Flathead Catfish are native to the Mississippi River Basin, ranging from Texas north to the lower Great Lakes, and have been introduced into many other U.S. states. They prefer large, slow-moving streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs and are typically found near submerged cover. As their name suggests, they have a distinctly wide, flat head, further emphasized by a protruding lower jaw. Their coloration ranges from dark yellow to purplish-brown, with a lighter yellow to white belly. They usually have a white-tipped upper caudal fin lobe, which helps distinguish them from other catfish species. Flathead Catfish are relatively long-lived and continue to grow throughout their lives, reaching up to 28 years of age and lengths of up to 5 ft (1.5 m). They are ambush predators that feed primarily on invertebrates and other fish. Sources: Animal Diversity (https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pylodictis_olivaris/) and US Geological Survey (https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=750)