Bahaman Cavefish

This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following combination of characters: Vertebrae 13-14+38-42=51-55, dorsal fin rays 86-109, anal fin rays 66-82, pectoral fin rays 17-20, caudal fin rays 10; head profile above eye is strongly depressed, small, developed eyes 0.7-1.8 % SL; palatine teeth present, in 1-7 short irregular rows, with 3-56 teeth total; long gill-rakers 3, dark pigmented (Ref. 57878).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 86 - 109; Analsoft rays: 66 - 82; Vertebrae: 51 - 55

Inhabits dark inland caves, brackishwater sinkholes, and marine blue holes (Ref. 27158. 57878).

fisheries: of no interest