Fishing for Speckled madtom

The speckled madtom is a small North American catfish featuring a mottled brown and gray appearance with a distinctive adipose fin. It resides in clear, rocky streams and rivers, often hiding under debris. Typically measuring 2-4 inches and weighing less than a pound, it is nocturnal and bottom-dwelling, feeding on aquatic invertebrates while displaying secretive behavior. This summary is AI generated