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Scientific NameNoturus leptacanthus    Jordan, 1877
Common NamesSpeckled Madtom
Småplettet Giftmalle (Denmark)
Type LocalitySilver Creek, 1 mile above its junction with Etowah River, near Rome, Floyd County, Georgia, U.S.A.
Synonym(s)Schilbeodes leptacanthus
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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Size94mm or 3.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionNorth America
North American Atlantic Drainages, Florida waters (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Gulf Coast Drainages (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.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceAnnals of the Lyceum of Natural History of New York v. 11 (nos 11-12) (art. 29), pp 352.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)