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Scientific NameNoturus maydeni    Egge, 2006
Common NamesEastern Ozark Madtom
Black River Madtom
Type LocalityStrawberry River at Simstown Public Access, 4 miles north of Evening Shade, 1.7 miles off highway 167 on Simstown Road, 36°05'52"N, 91°36'27"W, Sharp County, Arkansas.
Synonym(s)
Pronunciationno two russ
EtymologyFrom the Greek notos, meaning back and oura, meaning tail. In reference to the confluent adipose and caudal fins. 
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Size81mm or 3.2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionNorth America
Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Gulf Coast Drainages, Mississippi, White River (Arkansas), Black (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Gulf Coast Drainages, Mississippi, Saint Francis (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2012.
Temperature28.0-28.0°C or 82.4-82.4°F (Show species within this range)
Other ParametersFound in clear, swift, moderate to large high gradient streams, typically in swift shallow riffles with gravel, cobble, or large stone substrate, but can occasionally be found in shallower pools. It is less abundant in headwater creeks and streams cooled by large springs.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceZoologica Scripta v. 35 (no. 6), pp 588, Fig. 7.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)