The Ozark Cavefish National Wildlife Refuge is a 40-acre (16-ha) National Wildlife Refuge located in Lawrence County, Missouri, 20 mi (32 km) west of Springfield. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service acquired the land in 1991 to protect the endangered Ozark cavefish.
Wildlife and protected species In addition to the Ozark cavefish, Turnback Cave provides habitat for the endangered gray bat, whose droppings provide the essential nutrient source for the caves. The refuge is closed to the public.
See also Mingo National Wildlife Refuge
External links Ozark Cavefish National Wildlife Refuge Recreation.gov overview Endangered Species Guidesheet, Missouri Department of Conservation Ghost Fish of the Ozarks , by Tracy Crede