Bostrychus microphthalmus
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Bostrychus microphthalmus is a species of fish from the Eleotridae family.[1][2][3] It is endemic to Maros karst in the South Sulawesi region of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is the only documented cave-dwelling fish in Sulawesi.[1] The specific name refers to the small eyes of this fish.[2]
Description
Bostrychus microphthalmus grow to 7.5 cm (3.0 in) SL. The head is flat on top and the trunk region is elongate. It differs from other Bostrychus species by having reduced eyes covered with skin and reduced head canal development, body pigment, and head squamation.[1][2]
Habitat
The species is a cave dweller that is usually found in backwaters, lying on clay bottom.[1][2]
