The brown madtom is a small catfish species found in the streams and rivers of the eastern United States. It has a slender, mottled brown body with a slightly flattened head and rounded pectoral fins. Typically reaching 3-4 inches and a few ounces, it is nocturnal, often hiding under rocks and debris, and exhibits a reclusive behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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