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Speckled madtom (Noturus leptacanthus)
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Speckled madtom (Noturus leptacanthus) specimen
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Ictaluridae

Speckled madtom

Noturus leptacanthus

Ictalurid Fish of the Atlantic Ocean

  • Tropical
  • Northern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • North America
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Speckled madtom is a freshwater fish of North America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 9.4 cm.

Genus
Noturus
Maximum length
9.4 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
North America: Atlantic and Gulf Slope drainages from Edisto River in South Carolina, USA to Amite-Comite River in Louisiana, USA; south in peninsular Florida to St. John's River drainage.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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