Noturus lachneri Taylor, 1969 Ouachita madtom |
photo by
Tumlison, R. |
Family: | Ictaluridae (North American freshwater catfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | North America: upper Saline River system and small unnamed tributary of Ouachita River in central Arkansas, USA. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs in rocky pools, backwaters and runs of clear swift creeks and small rivers. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 17 April 2012 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |