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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Orangefin madtom

Noturus gilberti Jordan & Evermann, 1889
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
3 yrs
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
7 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Orangefin madtom (Noturus gilberti), first described by Jordan & Evermann, 1889 is a small fish in the family Ictaluridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 3 years. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Noturus gilberti
Authority
Jordan & Evermann, 1889
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
10 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Orangefin madtom is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Orangefin madtom is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate; 37°N - 36°N North America: Upper Roanoke River (including Dan River) drainage in Virginia and North Carolina, USA; and upper James River in Virginia, where possibly introduced.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Jordan & Evermann, 1889

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Orangefin Madtom
🌍CES noturus Gilbertův

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Orangefin madtom.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .

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