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Scientific Name:
Pyrgulopsis agarhecta

Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Georgia

The ocmulgee marstonia is a species of gastropod in the Hydrobiidae family. It is only found in rivers in the United States. The primary threat to the species is loss of habitat.