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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Caddo madtom

Noturus taylori Douglas, 1972
Max Length
7.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
3.9 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Caddo madtom (Noturus taylori) 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 7.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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 taylori
Authority
Douglas, 1972
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
7.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Caddo madtom is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Caddo 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; non-migratory . Temperate; 34°N - 33°N North America: Caddo, Ouachita and Little Missouri rivers in southwestern Arkansas, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
7.7cm

🌡️ 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
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Douglas, 1972

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Caddo Madtom
🌍CES noturus Taylorův
🇩🇰Danish Coddo-giftmalle

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Caddo madtom.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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