Southern Appalachian Creature Feature

Appalachian fish added to Endangered Species list


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Little Chucky Creek flows through scenic farmland of eastern Tennessee. Looking at it, you would never guess it’s the only place in the world where a tiny catfish, the Chucky madtom, lives. In fact, in the past 11 years, only three individuals have been found. Come September 8th, the madtom and three other Appalachian fish will be placed on the federal endangered species list.
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Southern Appalachian Creature FeatureBy U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service