118 observationsNear Threatened
Mexican Blind Brotula
Typhlias pearsei
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Ophidiiformes ›Family: Dinematichthyidae ›Genus: Typhlias
About
The Mexican blind brotula (Typhliasina pearsei) is a species of viviparous brotula endemic to Mexico, where it is found in sinkholes and caves. It is known as sak kay in Mayan and dama blanca ciega in Spanish. This cavefish grows to a standard length of 9.7 cm (3.8 in). It is the only known member of its genus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican Blind Brotula is Typhlias pearsei.
- The Mexican Blind Brotula has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Mexican Blind Brotula belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mexican Blind Brotula belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mexican Blind Brotula belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Mexican Blind Brotula belongs to the order Ophidiiformes.
- Mexican Blind Brotula belongs to the family Dinematichthyidae.
- Mexican Blind Brotula belongs to the genus Typhlias.