Range and Identity
Noturus baileyi is associated with the Little Tennessee system, with Citico and Abrams creeks important in its historical record. An older account describing a local loss should not automatically be treated as the present condition of every restored or surveyed reach.
Habitat and Behavior
Adults inhabit clear, cool rocky riffles, runs and flowing pools in creeks. These are related but distinct current settings within a stream. A precise collection position provides more ecological information than simply naming the larger river basin.
Food and Life History
The reported maximum is 7.3 centimeters total length, with 4.6 centimeters as a common reference. The checked summary does not establish an independent maximum weight or a complete feeding and spawning account. Those details are not transferred from other small madtoms.
Field Note
Keep the collection date and exact creek reach with any record. Historical presence, historical loss and a later survey each represent different evidence about a restricted stream fish.
All Lakes With Smoky Madtom
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Smoky Madtom records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.