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Scientific Name	**Prietella phreatophila** Carranza, 1954
Common Names	Mexican Blindcat Mexikansk Blindmalle (Denmark)
Type Locality	Well at base of Sierra de Santa Rosa, ca. 27°55'N, 101°07'W, Múzquiz, Coahuila state, Mexico.
Etymology	Prietella: Named after Carlos Prieto. The word phreatophilia literally means attracted to or living in a well. This refers to the specimen's place of residence, which is either a cave or a natural well (aquifer).
Habitat Information
Distribution	Central America: wells near the Sierra de Santa Rosa in Coahuila, Mexico. Trade restricted in Germany (Anl. 3 BArtSchV). Wells in Mexico (click on these areas to find other species found there) Cave wells in Texas (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
IUCN Red List Category	Vulnerable , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
Husbandry Information
Breeding	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Reference	Ciencia (Mexico City) v. 14 (nos 7-8), pp 132, Pl. 1.
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update	2025 Jan 01 12:19 (species record created: 2002 Feb 21 00:00)