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Margined Madtom vs Speckled Madtom

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Margined Madtom

Margined Madtom

Noturus insignis

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Speckled Madtom

Speckled Madtom

Noturus leptacanthus

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Size

Margined Madtom

Margined Madtom

0.13 m

Human

1.75 m

Speckled Madtom

Speckled Madtom

0.051 m

Margined MadtomSpeckled Madtom
Weight5–15 g1–3 g
Length6–13 cm4–5.1 cm
Lifespan3–5 yrs2–4 yrs
Incubation7 days–
Offspring50–150 30–100
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, Lake, WetlandRiver, Wetland
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America
FamilyIctaluridaeIctaluridae
OrderSiluriformesSiluriformes