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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Ozark madtom

Noturus albater Taylor, 1969
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
3 yrs
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
7 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ozark madtom (Noturus albater) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ictaluridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Noturus albater
Authority
Taylor, 1969
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 15 - 17; Vertebrae: 39 - 43. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ozark madtom is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ozark madtom is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ozark madtom is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory . Temperate; 38°N - 35°N North America: Upper White and Little Red river system in Missouri and Arkansas, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
12cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
16
Vertebrae
41

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Taylor, 1969

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