Trogloglanis pattersoni Eigenmann, 1919
Toothless blindcat
Toothless blindcat
Trogloglanis pattersoni
photo by Sneegas, G.W.

Family:  Ictaluridae (North American freshwater catfishes)
Max. size:  10.4 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, Texas in the USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits subterranean waters.
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 April 2012 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Type locality: Artesian well in San Antonio, Texas (Ref. 5723). Also Ref. 3881. Status of threat: endangered; status declined since 1989. Criteria: 1,5 (http://fisc.er.usgs.gov/afs/) (Ref. 81264).


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