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Stonecat Madtom (Noturus flavus)

Stonecat Madtom

Noturus flavus

Class
Ray-finned fish
Rarity
Common
Observations
777
Most observed in
🇺🇸 United States
Conservation
Least Concern

Description

Noturus flavus, the stonecat, is a North American freshwater catfish of the family Ictaluridae. The common name is due to its habit of hiding near or under stones in fast-moving water.

Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Noturus flavus”.

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