Blind Swamp Eel
NameBlind Swamp Eel
Scientific NameOphisternon infernale
Common NamesBlind Swamp Eel, Mexican Blind Cave Eel, Yucatán Blind Eel
FamilySynbranchidae
OriginYucatán Peninsula, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Central America
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)50
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range7.0-8.0
Description
This unique, blind, depigmented eel-like fish inhabits subterranean waters and caves of the Yucatán Peninsula. It possesses a slender, elongated body, reduced eyes covered by skin, and a pale, often pinkish-white coloration, adapted for its dark environment. It is a nocturnal predator, relying on its sense of smell and touch to hunt.
