🌿Native Nature

Hoosier Cavefish

Amblyopsis hoosieri

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Percopsiformes ›Family: Amblyopsidae ›Genus: Amblyopsis

About

The Hoosier cavefish (Amblyopsis hoosieri) is a subterranean species of blind fish from southern Indiana in the United States. Described in 2014, A. hoosieri was the first new species of amblyopsid cavefish to be discovered in 40 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hoosier Cavefish?
The scientific name of Hoosier Cavefish is Amblyopsis hoosieri.
What kingdom does Hoosier Cavefish belong to?
Hoosier Cavefish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hoosier Cavefish belong to?
Hoosier Cavefish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Hoosier Cavefish belong to?
Hoosier Cavefish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Hoosier Cavefish belong to?
Hoosier Cavefish belongs to the order Percopsiformes.
What family does Hoosier Cavefish belong to?
Hoosier Cavefish belongs to the family Amblyopsidae.
What genus does Hoosier Cavefish belong to?
Hoosier Cavefish belongs to the genus Amblyopsis.