Amblyopsidae

/ˌæmbliɑːpˈsɪdeɪ/ noun

A family of small, blind or nearly-blind fish found in underground caves and groundwater systems, sometimes called cavefishes.

From 'Amblyopsis' (the genus name) + the taxonomic suffix '-idae' used to denote animal families. Named from Greek 'amblys' (blunt) + 'ops' (eye), reflecting their reduced vision.

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