A newly discovered golden cave fish in southwestern China is giving scientists an unprecedented look at evolution in action. The fish, known as the Xingren golden-line fish (Sinocyclocheilus ...

With its distinct golden, scaleless body and large eyes, the species showcases a gradual adaptation to its dark cave environment. Researchers are now using the Xingren golden-lined fish to better ...

A tiny, scaleless, freshwater fish, the highly endangered unarmored threespine stickleback is a fierce protector of its nest, which it defends by dashing forward with gaping mouth and “hackles” raised ...

Inside the caves they found a fish nearly 6 inches long with an elongated body, according to the study. The scaleless animal may look like any other fish species, but researchers noted it had ...

Thiel, et al (2025) Zootaxa, reproduced with permission from the copyright holder The fish has a scaleless head with small, cycloid scales on the body and belly, according to the study.

Researchers in China have discovered a previously unknown golden scaleless cavefish, shedding light on how species continue to evolve in underground environments. The newly identified Xingren ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The previously unknown Xingren golden-line fish appears to be still evolving for cave life ...

Inside the caves they found a fish nearly 6 inches long with an elongated body, according to the study. The scaleless animal may look like any other fish species, but researchers noted it had ...

Golden-line fish are strikingly varied in appearance. The newfound species differs from known golden-line fish thanks to a unique combination of features, including having a scaleless body with ...