Lucaya Cavebrotula
Lucifuga lucayana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–20 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
This blind cavefish lives in an anchialine cave linked to the sea by a flooded passage, where a layer of fresh water floats over warmer salty water below. The single known specimen came from 12 metres down in the fresh layer, and the species is listed as endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Bythitidae › Lucifuga
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281412.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lucaya Cavebrotula live?
- The Lucaya Cavebrotula (Lucifuga lucayana) is typically found at 12–20 m.
- Is the Lucaya Cavebrotula dangerous to divers?
- The Lucaya Cavebrotula is harmless to divers.