Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Speckled Madtom vs Tadpole Madtom

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

Size

Speckled Madtom

Speckled Madtom

0.051 m

Human

1.75 m

Tadpole Madtom

Tadpole Madtom

0.08 m

Speckled MadtomTadpole Madtom
Weight1–3 g1–15 g
Length4–5.1 cm4–8 cm
Lifespan2–4 yrs2–4 yrs
Incubation–7 days
Offspring30–100 50–200
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, WetlandRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America
FamilyIctaluridaeIctaluridae
OrderSiluriformesSiluriformes