Cave creature — with transparent fins — found swimming in China.

Cave creature — with transparent fins — found swimming in China.

By Aspen Pflughoeft

Source: miamiherald

12/1/2023

Credit: Luo, Chen, Zhao, Yu, Lan, Zhou, Xiao and Zhou

In the shadowy waters of a cave in China swam an “elongated” creature. The scaly animal glided along the stony ground with see-through fins. Passing scientists spotted the cave-dweller — and discovered a new species.

Researchers first visited the Xīniú cave in southwestern China as part of a wildlife survey in January and February, according to a study published Nov. 28 in the journal ZooKeys. This region is a “well known ... hotspot of biodiversity.”

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