Mexican Blind Cave Fish
- Astyanax Mexicanus Mexicanus
- The Blind Cave fish is named for what it lacks, eyes. They have an amazing ability to navigate adeptly by bouncing sound waves off objects around them.
- The skin lacks pigmentation, taking on a pink color from the blood vessels beneath the skin.
- Females are often larger and plumper than males.
- Mexican blind cave fish originated in deep caves in Mexico, where the lack of light and predators have made vision un-necessary.
- They often live five or more years.
Location at Palm Beach Zoo
- Found in Cave next to Primate Islands
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