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Noturus stanauli Etnier & Jenkins 1980

Pygmy Madtom

Larry Page
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Containing group: Noturus

Identification

The Pygmy Madtom is similar to the Least Madtom but is distinguished by its white snout and large teeth on the front edge of the pectoral spine. The body is gray or brown-black above, olive-brown or pale yellow on the upper side, and white on the lower side. There are lighter areas at the back of the head, rear of the dorsal fin base, and at the front and rear of the adipose fin. The caudal fin has a dark band or dusky blotches in the middle. The anal fin has 14-17 rays. To 1 ½ in. (4.2 cm) total length.

Range

The Pygmy Madtom is known only from the Clinch River at Frost Ford and Brooks Island in Hancock County, Tennessee, and the Duck River in Humphreys County, Tennessee. This species is rare and protected as an endangered species.

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Distribution of Noturus stanauli. © Larry Page

Habitat

The Pygmy Madtom inhabits gravel runs of clear, medium-sized rivers.

Similar Species

The Least Madtom, Noturus hildebrandi, has a dark snout and no teeth or small teeth on the front edge of the pectoral spine.

Other Names for Noturus stanauli Etnier & Jenkins 1980

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Scientific Name Noturus stanauli
Location Duck R. at mouth of Hurricane Cr., 7.3 air miles NNE Buffalo, Humphreys Co., TN
Specimen Condition Dead Specimen
Identified By B. H. Bauer
Size 27 mm SL
Copyright © B. H. Bauer
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Larry Page
Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, Florida, USA

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Page, Larry. 2007. Noturus stanauli Etnier & Jenkins 1980. Pygmy Madtom. Version 23 May 2007 (under construction). http://tolweb.org/Noturus_stanauli/69919/2007.05.23 in The Tree of Life Web Project, http://tolweb.org/

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