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Scientific NameNoturus miurus    Jordan, 1877
Common NamesBrindled Madtom
Maskeret Giftmalle (Denmark)
Type LocalityWhite River, near Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, U.S.A.
Synonym(s)Noturus miuris, Schilbeodes miurus
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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Size130mm or 5.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionNorth America
Gulf Coast Drainages, Pontchartrain (click on these areas to find other species found there)
North American Atlantic Drainages, Great Lakes, Lake Ontario (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Gulf Coast Drainages, Mississippi, Ohio (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Gulf Coast Drainages, Mississippi, Lower Mississippi (click on these areas to find other species found there)
North American Atlantic Drainages, Hudson, Mohawk (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Gulf Coast Drainages, Pearl River (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Gulf Coast Drainages, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee (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.
pH6.2 - 7.0
Temperature14.0-22.0°C or 57.2-71.6°F (Show species within this range)
Other ParametersWell oxygenated water should be maintained.
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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 371.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)