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MARGINED MADTOM
Noturus insignis
Illustration by Dave Neely |
The Margined madtom is a member of the Catfish family (Ictaluridae). This is a highly nocturnal species which requires hiding places to thrive. The spines of margined madtoms are venomous and inflict considerable pain if handled incorrectly. The map below shows presence (green circles) of this species in the 1995-2019 MBSS dataset. |
Distribution of Margined madtom in Maryland (MBSS data):
The MBSS has collected the following fishes in the family Ictaluridae:
| Common Name | Genus & species |
|---|---|
| Brown bullhead | Ameiurus nebulosus |
| Channel catfish | Ictalurus punctatus |
| Margined madtom | Noturus insignis |
| Tadpole madtom | Noturus gyrinus |
| Yellow bullhead | Ameiurus natalis |