ENEndangered
Saddled Madtom
Noturus fasciatus
Unknown
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in ICTALURIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Saddled Madtom classified as Endangered?
Saddled Madtom is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Saddled Madtom live?
Saddled Madtom occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Saddled Madtom?
The main threats to Saddled Madtom are 1.1, 11.2, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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