New Cavefish Discovered in Huntsville | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Scientists stumbled upon a brand-new, ultra-rare fish in Bobcat Cave on Redstone Arsenal—dubbed the “demon cavefish”—after a researcher fell into a pool and snapped photos of something weirdly different. Eyeless, pale, and sporting a hump and long snout, this cave dweller evolved in total darkness, likely shaped by chemical runoff from the site’s history. Found only in this one cave, it’s now a prime candidate for critically endangered status, reminding us that even in our backyard, nature still holds secrets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…