Noturus lachneri Taylor, 1969
Ouachita madtom
Noturus lachneri
photo by Tumlison, R.

Family:  Ictaluridae (North American freshwater catfishes)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: upper Saline River system and small unnamed tributary of Ouachita River in central Arkansas, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in rocky pools, backwaters and runs of clear swift creeks and small rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 17 April 2012 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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