Caecidotea barri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Caecidotea barri faces severe threats from groundwater contamination and aquifer depletion in its limited range within the Edwards Aquifer system of Texas. Urban development and agricultural activities have increased pollution inputs while simultaneously reducing groundwater recharge rates. The species' obligate dependence on pristine groundwater conditions makes it extremely vulnerable to any degradation of water quality or quantity in its subterranean habitat.
Habitat
This obligate groundwater species inhabits the phreatic zone of the Edwards Aquifer system in south-central Texas, living in water-filled limestone caves and underground streams. It requires pristine, oxygen-rich groundwater with stable temperatures and minimal chemical contamination.
Other threatened species in ASELLIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
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