|
Noturus
leptacanthus Jordan, 1877
|
| |
| Image
contributors to this species: |
| Dustin
Smith (1)
|
| ScotCat
Sources: |
|
| Other
Sources: |
|
| |
| Relevant
Information: |
Inhabits gravel-sand
runs and rocky riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers, near
vegetation. Feeds on midge larvae. This species is slender built
with a dark brown to russet back; sides brownish yellow. The back,
sides, median fins have scattered grey black blotches, belly whitish.
The head is narrow, the eyes small and the upper jaw overhangs
the lower. 4 pairs barbels. Pectoral spine has poison glands at
the base so with most of this genera, handle with care. Aquarium
Care: The Madtoms are well suited to aquarium life. Provide
river gravel and smooth rounded stones for hiding places during
the day. A power filter at one end of the tank will provide the
conditions of a flowing stream for these catfish. Can be housed
with other North American fishes such as minnows, darters and
shiners. Diet:They like most meaty food, such
as cut-up earth worms, frozen blood worm and prawns. They will
also take tablet and pellet foods. A varied diet will keep them
in optimum health. |
| Common
Name: |
Speckled
madtom |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Ictaluridaelycipitidae |
| 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. |
| Size:
|
8.0cm.
(3ins) |
| Temp: |
15
-23°C (57-73°F) |
| p.H. |
6.5-7.0. |
| Reference: |
Froese, R. and
D. Pauly. Editors. 2009.FishBase. World Wide Web electronic
publication. www.fishbase.org, version (05/2012).
The Audubon Society Field guide to North American Fishes,
Whales & Dolphins. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. 848 p |
|
|