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The Nonindigenous Occurrences section of the NAS species profiles has a new structure. The section is now dynamically updated from the NAS database to ensure that it contains the most current and accurate information. Occurrences are summarized in Table 1, alphabetically by state, with years of earliest and most recent observations, and the tally and names of drainages where the species was observed. The table contains hyperlinks to collections tables of specimens based on the states, years, and drainages selected. References to specimens that were not obtained through sighting reports and personal communications are found through the hyperlink in the Table 1 caption or through the individual specimens linked in the collections tables.

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Common name: Slender Madtom

Taxonomy: available through www.itis.gov

Identification: Becker (1983); Robison and Buchanan (1988); Page and Burr (1991); Etnier and Starnes (1993); Pflieger (1997).

Size: 15 cm.

Native Range: Green, Cumberland, and Tennessee River drainages from central Kentucky to nothern Alabama; and the upper Mississippi River basin from southern Wisconsin and southern Minnesota to Ozark an Ouachia Highlands of Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma (Page and Burr 1991).

Alaska	Hawaii	Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands	Guam Saipan

Native range data for this species provided in part by NatureServe

Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps

Means of Introduction: Possible bait release; alternatively, this collection could represent an unusual natural distribution pattern that may give clues to past river connections (Robison and Winters 1978; Robison and Buchanan 1988).

Status: Reported in Arkansas.

Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.

Remarks: This species had never been collected in this area previously, despite intensive sampling, making it unlikely that this species was native but overlooked. In addition, this species is known to be used as bait in the area (Robison and Winters 1978). An additional five specimens were taken from Mill Creek (tributary of Mt. Fork River, Red River drainage) by C.R. Gilbert in 1971 (UF 22742) (Robison and Buchanan 1988).

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Author: Fuller, P.

Peer Review Date: 12/2/1999

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