Noturus albater Taylor, 1969
Ozark madtom
Noturus albater
photo by Page, L.M.

Family:  Ictaluridae (North American freshwater catfishes)
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 3 years
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Upper White and Little Red river system in Missouri and Arkansas, USA.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal soft rays: 15-17; Vertebrae: 39-43
Biology:  Occurs in clear, cool, swift rocky riffles and pools of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 86798).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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