| Family: |
Ictaluridae (North American freshwater catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
13.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; freshwater; depth range 305 - 582 m |
| Distribution: |
North America: 5 artesian wells penetrating San Antonio Pool of Edwards Aquifer in and near San Antonio, Bexar County in Texas, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in subterranean waters. Threatened by groundwater pollution (Ref. 10172). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 11 April 2012 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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