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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Pygmy madtom

Noturus stanauli Etnier & Jenkins, 1980
Max Length
4.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pygmy madtom (Noturus stanauli) 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 4.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Noturus stanauli
Authority
Etnier & Jenkins, 1980
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
4.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pygmy madtom is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pygmy madtom is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pygmy madtom is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pygmy madtom is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory . Temperate; 37°N - 36°N North America: Tennessee River drainage in Tennessee, USA; known only from Clinch River at Frost Ford and Brooks Island in Hancock County and Duck River just above mouth of Hurricane Creek in Humphreys County.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
4.2cm

🌡️ 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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Etnier & Jenkins, 1980

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