Featured Species

Because of the concern for interjurisdictional fishes biologists here are developing spawning and rearing techniques for these unique fishes. Conservation measures are necessary in order to maintain healthy populations of these fishes in our public waters. Mammoth Spring NFH is also developing spawning and rearing techniques for a variety of endangered species and continues to adapt as the needs for what type of species need assistance. 

The rabbitsfoot is a medium to large mussel, elongate and rectangular, reaching 12 cm (6 inches) in length (Oesch 1984). Parmalee and Bogan (1998) describe the beaks as moderately elevated and raised only slightly above the hinge line. Beak sculpture consists of a few strong ridges or folds...
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Snuffbox

The snuffbox is a small- to medium-sized mussel, with males reaching up to 2.8 in (7.0 cm) in length (Cummings and Mayer 1992, p. 162; Parmalee and Bogan 1998, p. 108). The maximum length of females is about 1.8 in (4.5 cm) (Parmalee and Bogan 1998, p. 108). The shape of the shell is somewhat...

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