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TADPOLE MADTOM
Noturus gyrinus
Illustration by Dave Neely |
The Tadpole madtom is a member of the Catfish family (Ictaluridae). This species occurs in warm streams and rivers in the lowlands of eastern and central North America. As with other madtoms, the spines are mildly venomous. The map below shows presence (green circles) of this species in the 1995-2019 MBSS dataset. |
Distribution of Tadpole 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 |