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Noturus trautmani Taylor 1969

Scioto Madtom

Larry Page
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Containing group: Noturus

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.

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Distribution of Noturus trautmani. © Larry Page

Habitat

The Scioto Madtom inhabits riffles over mixed sand and gravel.

Similar Species

The Elegant Madtom, Noturus elegans, has a dark blotch on the adipose fin, and usually 15-17 anal rays.

Other Names for Noturus trautmani Taylor 1969

Title Illustrations
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Scientific Name Noturus trautmani
Specimen Condition Dead Specimen
Identified By M. R. Thomas
Size 43 mm SL
Type Holotype
Copyright © M. R. Thomas
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Larry Page
Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, Florida, USA

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Page, Larry. 2007. Noturus trautmani Taylor 1969. 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/

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