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Definition of flathead catfish

flathead catfish

Plural:flathead catfish
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flathead catfish Lexical Profile

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North American A large, carnivorous freshwater fish native to North America, characterized by a broad, flat head, a protruding lower jaw, and mottled brown to yellow coloration.

Example

"The angler spent the night on the riverbank hoping to catch a massive flathead catfish using live bait."

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180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flathead catfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flathead catfish
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