Gobiidae

Caecogobius cryptophthalmus

Caecogobius cryptophthalmus

Cave goby with hidden eyes and no pigment

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• Southeast Asia
• Tropical fish

Caecogobius cryptophthalmus is a species of goby that is endemic to underground habitats in Calbiga on the Philippine island of Samar. This species is one of two members of the genus Caecogobius (the other is C. personatus). Like other cavefish, C. cryptophthalmus has reduced eyes and pigmentation.