Intrigued, they scooped up several fish and carefully transported them to laboratory aquariums for further observation. Scientists took a closer look at the cave-dwelling fish, tested its DNA and ...

Deep inside the cave, Willyanto noticed several shallow pools with some fish that clearly “lacked eyes.” Intrigued, the cavers photographed the animals and later shared the footage to a team ...

Scientists have struck gold while searching for fish in a Chinese cave, having discovered a brand-new species that’s not only got a gilded exterior, but also appears to still be evolving.

The previously unknown Xingren golden-line fish appears to be still evolving for cave life. . | Credit: Xiao M-Y, Wang J-J, Luo T, Zhou J-J, Xiao N, Zhou J (2025), Zoosystematics and Evolution (CC ...