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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Black River madtom

Noturus maydeni Egge, 2006
Max Length
8.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabits clear, swift, moderate to large high gradient streams. Occurs in swift shallow riffles with gravel, cobble or large stone substrate, but can occasionally be found in shallower pools .

Scientific Name
Noturus maydeni
Authority
Egge, 2006
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 15 - 17; Vertebrae: 40 - 43.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Black River madtom is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Black River madtom is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Black River madtom is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate North America: Black and St.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
8.1cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
16
Vertebrae
42

🌡️ 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
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Egge, 2006

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