Noturus
leptacanthus
Jordan, 1877
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Family:
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Ictaluridae
(North American freshwater catfishes)
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Order:
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Siluriformes
(catfish)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Speckled madtom |
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Max. size:
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9.4 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 5723); max. reported age: 3 years |
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Environment: |
demersal; freshwater
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Climate: |
subtropical; 35°N - 29°N |
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Importance:
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Resilience: |
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months(tmax=3)
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Distribution:
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North America: Atlantic and Gulf Slope drainages from Edisto River in South Carolina, USA to Amite-Comite River in Louisiana, USA; south in peninsular Florida to St. John's River drainage.
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Biology: |
Inhabits gravel-sand runs and rocky riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers, near vegetation.
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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