This crayfish was first described to science as a new species in 1987. There has been little formal study of this species due to its rarity.
It has been postulated that … 展开

It is about 48 millimeters (1.8 inches) long. As a stygobite it is adapted to groundwater environments; it lacks pigment, making it white in color, and has only rudimentary eyes. The body and claws bear numerous stiff hairs, while the rostrum is crested with small spines. 展开

Like other stygobitic crayfish species, the Benton county cave crayfish has an increased lifespan (up to 75 years) and low reproductive and … 展开

As of 2006, the estimated total population of Benton county cave crayfish was less than 200 individuals. Due to its rarity and extremely restricted range, it was listed as endangered by the 展开

The crayfish has been found living in three limestone solutional caves in the karst landscape of northern Arkansas; Bear Hollow Cave, Logan Cave and Old Pendergrass Cave in 展开

Nutrient levels in the cave water are low, and because of this crayfish feeds on detritus washed into the cave from the surface, and on algae, fungus, and other organisms associated with … 展开