Margined Madtom
Noturus insignis
A small freshwater catfish species native to eastern North America, characterized by its dark margins on the fins. Part of the madtom group of catfishes known for their venomous pectoral spines.
Margined Madtom at a glance
- Scientific name
- Noturus insignis
- Typical size
- 2-4 inches
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in rocky riffles and runs of clear, flowing streams and small rivers. Rarely targeted by anglers due to small size, but occasionally caught incidentally while fishing for other species using small baits near rocky bottom areas.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a margined madtom through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksMargined Madtom questions people ask
Margined Madtom is Noturus insignis.
A typical margined madtom runs 2-4 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every margined madtom you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in rocky riffles and runs of clear, flowing streams and small rivers. Rarely targeted by anglers due to small size, but occasionally caught incidentally while fishing for other species using small baits near rocky bottom areas. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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