cavefish

/keɪvˈfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A fish that lives in caves, often having adaptations such as blindness or loss of pigmentation.

“The cavefish is a fascinating example of evolutionary adaptation to a unique environment.”

Synonyms

  • blindfish
  • troglodyte

Antonyms

  • diurnal fish
  • surfacefish