The black madtom is a small catfish species with a dark, mottled body and long whisker-like barbels. It inhabits clear, slow-moving streams with rocky or gravelly substrates in the southeastern United States. Typically, it grows to about 3-4 inches and weighs just a few ounces. Nocturnal by nature, it seeks shelter during the day and is more active at night. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Black madtom
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