Flathead catfish (IMAGE)

Penn State

Flathead catfish

Caption

Flatheads grow fast in this river system, attain large body sizes and can eat a variety of prey. Because adult flatheads have few natural predators, they can exert strong control over the ecosystem. 

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Penn State

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