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Spring River Basin - Ozark Cavefish The Ozark Cavefish (Amblyopsis rosa)
Source: Missouri Fish and Wildlife Information System One species of fish in the Spring River Basin is listed as “threatened” under the Federal Endangered Species Act and as “endangered” by the state of Missouri. This fish, the Ozark cavefish (Amblyopsis rosae), is only about two inches long and is only found in caves in southwest Missouri. Because the caves that the Ozark cavefish inhabits are dark, the fish does not need pigmentation to camouflage it from predators. The Ozark cavefish is also blind because it does not need functional eyes in its dark environment. The Ozark cavefish is very sensitive to pollution and the number of these fish is declining. It is important that we work to protect the water that runs into the caves where they live. |
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Page last updated August 26, 2008 |
