Fishing for Northern madtom

Noturus stigmosus

The Northern madtom is a small freshwater catfish native to North America. It typically measures 3-4 inches long and weighs up to 0.1 pounds. This nocturnal species has a mottled brown body with distinctive dark spots. It inhabits clear, rocky streams and rivers, feeding on insects and small invertebrates. The Northern madtom is known for its secretive and elusive behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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