Noturus trautmani
Scioto Madtom
Larry Page
Identification
The Scioto Madtom has a long, slender body that is gray to dusky olive-brown above and has 4 dark saddles. The low adipose fin is broadly joined to the caudal fin with a small notch between the fins. The adipose fin is clear, without a dark bar or blotch. The short pectoral spine has 5-7 large teeth on the rear edge and small teeth along the front. The caudal fin has a straight edge or is slightly rounded. The caudal fin has 2 dark bands, 1 in the middle of the fin and 1 near the clear edge. There are usually 13-16, usually 14, anal rays. To 2 1/4 in. (6.1 cm) total length.
Range
The Scioto Madtom is known only from Big Darby Creek in southern Ohio. This rare species has not been seen since 1957 and is protected as an endangered species.
Distribution of Noturus trautmani. © Larry Page
Similar Species
The Elegant Madtom, Noturus elegans, has a dark blotch on the adipose fin, and usually 15-17 anal rays.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Noturus trautmani |
|---|---|
| Specimen Condition | Dead Specimen |
| Identified By | M. R. Thomas |
| Size | 43 mm SL |
| Type | Holotype |
| Copyright | © M. R. Thomas |
About This Page
Larry Page
Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- First online 23 May 2007
- Content changed 23 May 2007
Citing this page:
Page, Larry. 2007. Noturus trautmani . Scioto Madtom. Version 23 May 2007 (under construction). http://tolweb.org/Noturus_trautmani/69921/2007.05.23 in The Tree of Life Web Project, http://tolweb.org/
