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Mammoth Cave National Park
Fish
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Eyeless Cave Fish |
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Perhaps the most unusual fish in Mammoth Cave National Park are those cave-adapted species known generally as eyeless fish. They have adapted to lightless, low-energy environments by ceasing to grow eye structures and unnecessary skin pigments. Surface fish include most game fish found in the eastern United States, including bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge, yellow perch, striped bass, gar, and catfish, among others.
A Gallery of Common Green River Fishes
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Amphibians Frogs, toads, salamanders, and more. more... | | Mollusks They put the "smile" in "slime". more... | | Crustaceans Visit the crustaceans. more... | |
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Did You Know?
Mammoth Cave National Park contains more than 70 miles of backcountry trails through forested Kentucky hills for hikers, horseback riders, and bicyclists. Several frontcountry trails lead to special places like Cedar Sink, Sand Cave, and Turnhole Bend.
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Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 17:46 EST |