Noturus taylori Douglas, 1972
Caddo madtom
Noturus taylori
photo by Tumlison, R.

Family:  Ictaluridae (North American freshwater catfishes)
Max. size:  7.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Caddo, Ouachita and Little Missouri rivers in southwestern Arkansas, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky riffles, pools and shoals near shorelines of small to medium rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 March 2012 (B1ab(ii,iii,iv)+2ab(ii,iii,iv)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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