Brindled madtom
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit riffles, pools below riffles and runs over gravel and sand mixed with sticks and leaves in creeks and small rivers. Also found in lakes . They feed on dipteran larvae (midges and blackflies), mayflies (Potamanthus and Stenonema), and hydropsychid caddisflies (Cheumatopsyche) .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Brindled madtom is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brindled madtom is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory . Subtropical; 44°N - 30°N North America: lower Great Lakes drainages in Ontario, Canada and New York, USA southwest through most of Ohio River basin and lower Mississippi River basin (west to east Kansas and Oklahoma); Mohawk River in New York; Pearl River and Lake Pontchartrain drainages in Mississippi and Louisiana, USA.
🌿 Ecology
dipteran larvae (midges and blackflies), mayflies (Potamanthus and Stenonema), and hydropsychid cadd
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noturus miuris | Jordan | 1877 | Synonym |
| Schilbeodes miurus | Jordan | 1877 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Brindled madtom.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 20 records indexed .
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