Tadpole Madtom
Noturus gyrinus
A small freshwater catfish with a tadpole-like appearance and venomous pectoral spines. They are nocturnal bottom-dwellers that rarely exceed 4 inches in length.
Tadpole Madtom at a glance
- Scientific name
- Noturus gyrinus
- Typical size
- 2-4 inches
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in slow-moving streams, ponds, and lakes with muddy or sandy bottoms throughout much of eastern North America. Due to their tiny size and secretive nature, they are not targeted by anglers but are occasionally caught incidentally by those fishing for other species with very small hooks.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a tadpole 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™ worksTadpole Madtom questions people ask
Tadpole Madtom is Noturus gyrinus.
A typical tadpole madtom runs 2-4 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every tadpole madtom you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in slow-moving streams, ponds, and lakes with muddy or sandy bottoms throughout much of eastern North America. Due to their tiny size and secretive nature, they are not targeted by anglers but are occasionally caught incidentally by those fishing for other species with very small hooks. 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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