The Alabama cavefish, Speoplatyrhinus poulsoni, is a critically endangered cavefish found in underground pools in Key Cave, located in northwestern Alabama, United States in the Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge. This is the only place in the world where the Alabama cavefish is found
Only 9 specimens of the cavefish have been observed, and scientists estimate fewer than 100 are left. This fish is believed to be the rarest of American cavefish and one of the rarest of all freshwater fish. It is the most specialized cavefish known, and exists in a fragile ecosystem based on nutrient-rich guano of the gray bat. Researchers have failed to find the fish in any other location.
Only 9 specimens of the cavefish have been observed, and scientists estimate fewer than 100 are left. This fish is believed to be the rarest of American cavefish and one of the rarest of all freshwater fish. It is the most specialized cavefish known, and exists in a fragile ecosystem based on nutrient-rich guano of the gray bat. Researchers have failed to find the fish in any other location.
FACT
The Alabama cavefish has no eyes or pigmentation, appearing transparent with a slight blue or pink hue.
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Diet: Survives on small water organisms
State: Critically Endangered
Habitat: Key Cave in Lauderdale County, Alabama
Diet: Survives on small water organisms
State: Critically Endangered
Habitat: Key Cave in Lauderdale County, Alabama