Noturus lachneri
Ouachita Madtom
Larry Page
Identification
The Ouachita Madtom is similar to the Tadpole Madtom, Noturus gyrinus, but can be distinguished by its shorter, flatter head and its more slender body. The body is tan, dark gray or brown above and white below. The fins sometimes have dark borders. To 4 in. (10 cm) total length.
Range
The Ouachita Madtom is found in the upper Saline River system and in an adjacent small tributary of the Ouachita River in central Arkansas. This species is uncommon.
Distribution of Noturus lachneri. © Larry Page
Similar Species
The Tadpole Madtom, Noturus gyrinus, has a longer and more rounded head, and a chubbier body.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Noturus lachneri |
|---|---|
| Location | Ouachita River System, AR |
| Specimen Condition | Dead Specimen |
| Identified By | H. W. Robison |
| Copyright | © H. W. Robison |
About This Page
Larry Page
Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- First online 23 May 2007
- Content changed 23 May 2007
Citing this page:
Page, Larry. 2007. Noturus lachneri . Ouachita Madtom. Version 23 May 2007 (under construction). http://tolweb.org/Noturus_lachneri/69906/2007.05.23 in The Tree of Life Web Project, http://tolweb.org/
