Alabama Cavefish - Reproduction

Reproduction

It is believed that they may reproduce like Northern Cavefish, by carrying its young inside its mouth to be incubated. Since its reproductive cycle appears to be based on various environmental triggers, it does not reproduce every year. Its reproduction could be caused by seasonal flooding in the cave, which causes hormonal changes in the species.

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