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Noturus flavipinnis Taylor 1969

Yellowfin Madtom

Larry Page
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Containing group: Noturus

Identification

The Yellowfin Madtom has a stout body with the deepest point located in front of the dorsal fin. The body is yellow with dark mottling, specks and 4 dark saddles above, and is yellow to white below. A brown saddle in front of the dorsal fin usually encloses 2 light spots. The fins are yellow with dark bands or mottling at the middle and near the edges. A bold black bar on the base of the caudal fin extends from the top to the bottom of the fin. The dark saddle under the adipose fin extends to the edge of the fin. The caudal fin has a pale edge. The adipose fin is nearly free from the caudal fin. The caudal fin is straight or slightly rounded. The pectoral spine has 4-10 large teeth on the rear edge and several large teeth on the front edge. The anal fin has 14-16 rays. To 6 in. (15 cm) total length.

Range

The Yellowfin Madtom is found in the upper Tennessee River drainage in Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia. The species is extremely rare, has disappeared from many historical sites, and is protected as a threatened species.

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Distribution of Noturus flavipinnis. © Larry Page

Habitat

The Yellowfin Madtom inhabits pools and backwaters around slab rocks, bedrock ledges, and tree roots in clear creeks and small rivers.

Similar Species

The Brindled Madtom, Noturus miurus, and Checkered Madtom, Noturus flavater, have a black blotch on the dorsal fin and a black or brown border on the caudal fin.

Other Names for Noturus flavipinnis Taylor 1969

Title Illustrations
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Scientific Name Noturus flavipinnis
Location Citico Cr., Monroe Co., TN (mi. 9.3)
Specimen Condition Dead Specimen
Identified By B. M. Burr
Sex Male
Life Cycle Stage Adult
Size 94 mm SL
Copyright © B. M. Burr
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Larry Page
Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, Florida, USA

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Page, Larry. 2007. Noturus flavipinnis Taylor 1969. Yellowfin Madtom. Version 23 May 2007 (under construction). http://tolweb.org/Noturus_flavipinnis/69879/2007.05.23 in The Tree of Life Web Project, http://tolweb.org/

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