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
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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