Amblyopsidae
Amblyopsidae is a family of freshwater fish commonly known as cavefish. These fish are characterized by their adaptation to low-light or completely dark environments, primarily found in caves, springs, and subterranean streams in eastern North America. A defining feature of many amblyopsids is their reduced or absent eyes, a result of evolutionary adaptation to aphotic zones. They also possess a lack of pigmentation, often resulting in a translucent or pale appearance.
The family includes several genera, with the most well-known being Amblyopsis, known as the blind cavefish,
Reproduction in amblyopsids is varied, with some species exhibiting parental care. The life cycle is generally