The endangered Caney Mountain cave crayfish: A preliminary study of its habitat with brief life history notes
Freshwater Crayfish
Missouri Department of Conservation
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Abstract
The stygobitic Caney Mountain cave crayfish, Orconectes stygocaneyi, is among the rarest crayfish species in North America. It is known only from Mud Cave, a small linear cave on the 3,200 ha Caney Mountain Conservation Area in Ozark County, Missouri. The species is listed as “Endangered” by the state of Missouri, and “Threatened” by the American Fisheries Society. Previous studies documented its population range and limited life history notes; but little is known about Mud Cave’s habitat. We conducted a one-year study to document the cave’s water chemistry, quality, and interior wetted pool volume, and how this habitat varies monthly, to establish a baseline for future study.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | The endangered Caney Mountain cave crayfish: A preliminary study of its habitat with brief life history notes |
| Series title | Freshwater Crayfish |
| DOI | 10.5869/fc.2024.v29-1.121 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication Date | December 31, 2024 |
| Year Published | 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | International Association of Astacology |
| Contributing office(s) | Coop Res Unit Atlanta |
| Description | 12 p. |
| First page | 121 |
| Last page | 132 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ozark County |
| Other Geospatial | Caney Mountain Conservation Area |