last observed in 1965 (?); POSSIBLY ALREADY EXTINCT
blind scavenger/omnivore exists only in one cave pool along San Marcos River, Texas; similar rare species in caves of Georgia, Alabama, and Missouri
specimens in various university collections
disappeared after intensive collection by zoologists during 1960's
References:
Mattheissen, Peter. Wildlife in America. QL151.M37 1987 ISBN 0-670-81906-9 p.129, 291
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