Madtoms
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| Scientific name | Noturus |
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| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Ictalurids |
| Family | Ictaluridae |
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| ID | 2090369 |
About Madtoms
Madtoms are freshwater catfishes of the genus Noturus of the family Ictaluridae. It is the most species-rich family of catfish in North America, native to the central and eastern United States, and adjacent parts of Canada. Their fin spines contain a mild venom with a sting comparable to that of a honey bee.