Fishing for Least madtom

Noturus hildebrandi

The least madtom is a diminutive catfish native to clear, slow-moving streams and creeks in the eastern United States. It features a mottled brown body with a slightly flattened head and rounded fins. Averaging 1.5-2.5 inches and weighing only a few grams, it is nocturnal and highly secretive, often hiding under rocks and debris during the day. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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