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| Scientific Name | Noturus hildebrandi (Bailey & Taylor, 1950) |
| Common Name(s) | Least madtom |
| Synonym(s) | Schilbeodes hildebrandi |
| Pronunciation | no two russ |
| Etymology | From the Greek notos, meaning back and oura, meaning tail. In reference to the confluent adipose and caudal fins. The species was named to honour Samuel F. Hildebrand. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 58mm (2.3") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| General Remarks | Inhabits mixed rock and sand riffles and runs of clear lowland creeks and small rivers. Often found near debris. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | North America: tributaries of Mississippi River in the USA from North Fork Obion River in southwestern Kentucky to Homochitto River in southern Mississippi. Gulf Coast Drainages, Mississippi (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | In the wild feeds on midge and caddis larvae, together with mayfly and stonefly nymphs. In the aquarium readily feeds on live and frozen foods. Will also adapt to flake and prepared foods. |
| Compatibility | Suitable for a coldwater community tank.Ideal tank mates include small to mid-sized North American native fishes such as darters and shiners. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Ideal tankmates include small to midsized North American native fishes such as darters and shiners. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2009 Jul 03 12:32 (species record created: 2007 May 07 18:00) |
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