yellowfin madtom
| Scientific name | Noturus flavipinnis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Taylor |
| Year of description | 1969 |
| IUCN category | VU |
| Family | Ictaluridae |
| Genus | Noturus |
Introduction
Noturus flavipinnis, commonly known as yellowfin madtom, is a fresh water fish from the North America.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
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Longevity4 year
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
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Longevity4 year
How to recognize the yellowfin madtom ?
The yellowfin madtom measures between 8 and 14 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
The yellowfin madtom is a fish living in small groups naturally found on the bottom. This species is omnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
Although the yellowfin madtom is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
The yellowfin madtom is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature5 - 25 °C
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FlowMedium, Slow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".
Species of the same biotope
tennessee shiner
Leuciscidae
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Species of the same biotope
tennessee shiner
Leuciscidae
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