Starnes, L.B. and Starnes, W.C., 1985. Ecology and life history of the mountain madtom, Noturus eleutherus (Pisces: Ictaluridae). American Midland Naturalist, pp.331-341.
| Species | Development state | Trait | Primary Data | Secondary Data |
| Noturus eleutherus | Larvae | Initial larval size | 8.4 | 8.4 mm |
| Noturus eleutherus | Larvae | Larvae behaviour | benthic | Demersal |
| Noturus eleutherus | Larvae | Full yolk-sac resorption | 14 days 24 C | 14.0 °C * day |