Scioto madtom facts for kids
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The Scioto madtom (Noturus trautmani) was a type of fish that lived in rivers. It belonged to the family Ictaluridae, which includes catfish. This small fish is now considered extinct. This means there are no more Scioto madtoms left alive anywhere in the world.
Experts believe the fish has been extinct since at least 1957. This is because no one has seen or found any Scioto madtoms since that year. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) officially listed it as extinct in 2013.
Where the Scioto Madtom Lived
The Scioto madtom was special because it was endemic to Ohio in the United States. This means it only lived in one specific place in the world.
Its Only Known Home
Scientists only ever found one group of these fish. They lived in a stream called Big Darby Creek. This creek flows into the Scioto River.
Trautman's Riffle
All 18 Scioto madtom fish ever collected were found in one small area. This spot was a shallow, fast-moving part of the creek called a riffle. It was named Trautman's Riffle. No Scioto madtoms have been seen there since 1957.
