Forbesichthys agassizii

Forbesichthys agassizii (Putnam, 1872) is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Amblyopsidae (order Percopsiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the spring cavefish.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Forbesichthys agassizii (Putnam, 1872) places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Percopsiformes, Forbesichthys agassizii exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Amblyopsidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Amblyopsidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.