Frecklebelly madtom
📖 Overview
Adults occur in rocky riffles and runs of medium to large rivers. Often found near vegetation . They feed on hydropsychid caddisfly larvae, ephemerellid mayfly nymphs, and blackfly and midge larvae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Frecklebelly madtom is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Frecklebelly madtom is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory . Temperate; 36°N - 32°N North America: Gulf Slope drainages in the USA: disjunct populations in Conasauga River, Tennessee; Etowah River, Georgia; Cahaba River, central Alabama; Tombigbee River in western Alabama and eastern Mississippi; and Pearl River in southern Mississippi and eastern Louisiana.
🌿 Ecology
hydropsychid caddisfly larvae, ephemerellid mayfly nymphs, and blackfly and midge larvae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Frecklebelly Madtom |
| 🌍CES | noturus pihobřichý |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 小石鮰 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Frecklebelly madtom.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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