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Species in the family or subfamily Amblyopsidae: [ 15 ] records

agassizii, Chologaster Putnam [F. W.] 1872:23, 30, Pl. 2 (figs. 4-4a) [American Naturalist v. 6 (no. 1); ref. 14135] From a well in Lebanon, Tennessee, U.S.A. Holotype (unique): MCZ 777. •Valid as Chologaster agassizii Putnam 1872 -- (Lee et al. 1980:480 [ref. 22416]). •Valid as Forbesella agassizi (Putnam 1872) -- (Page & Burr 1991:213 [ref. 18983]). •Valid as Forbesichthys agassizi (Putnam 1872) -- (Boschung 1992:72 [ref. 23239], Etnier & Starnes 1993:355 [ref. 22809], Burr et al. 1996:169 [ref. 41506], Fuller et al. 1999:274 [ref. 25838]). •Valid as Forbesichthys agassizii (Putnam 1872) -- (Romero & Paulson 2001:30 [ref. 26040], Poly & Proudlove 2004:4 [ref. 27586], Nelson et al. 2004:90 [ref. 27807], Boschung & Mayden 2004:363 [ref. 27995], Scharpf 2006:35 [ref. 30386], Page & Burr 2011:418 [ref. 31215], Page et al. 2013:92 [ref. 32708], Chakrabarty et al. 2014:42 [ref. 33338], Armbruster et al. 2016:775 [ref. 34835], Hart et al. 2020:938 [ref. 38604], Page et al. 2023:99 [ref. 40505]). Current status: Valid as Forbesichthys agassizii (Putnam 1872). Amblyopsidae. Distribution: North America: portions of Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri (eastern U.S.A.). Habitat: freshwater.

arkansasus, Amblyopsis rosae Romero [A.] 1998:434 [Environmental Biology of Fishes v. 52 (no. 4); ref. 26048] Not available, a thesis name mentioned without distinguishing features for a Middle Arkansas R. drainage "subspecies." •Nomen nudum in the synonymy of Amblyopsis rosae (Eigenmann 1898) -- (Poly & Proudlove 2004:5 [ref. 27586], Scharpf 2006:35 [ref. 30386]). •In the synonymy of Troglichthys rosae (Eigenmann 1898). Nomen Nudum. Current status: Synonym of Troglichthys rosae (Eigenmann 1898). Amblyopsidae. Habitat: freshwater.

avitus, Chologaster Jordan [D. S.] & Jenkins [O. P.] in Jordan 1889:356, Pl. 44 (fig. 8) [Proceedings of the United States National Museum v. 11 (no. 723); ref. 10478] Outlet of Lake Drummond, Dismal Swamp, near Suffolk, Virginia, U.S.A. Lectotype: USNM 39864 (1 of now 6). Paralectotypes: (about 40) BMNH 1889.10.30.104 (1), MNHN 1889-0407 (1), CAS-SU 623 (4), USNM 39864 (orig. 7, now 6). Type catalog: Bertin & Estève 1950:12 [ref. 19576], Böhlke 1953:52 [ref. 12291]. Second author is O. P. Jenkins. Lectotype established (as figured specimen) in caption to Pl. 115, p. 3257 under Chologaster cornutus in Jordan & Evermann 1900 [ref. 2446]. •Synonym of Chologaster cornuta Agassiz 1853 -- (Poly & Proudlove 2004:3 [ref. 27586]). Current status: Synonym of Chologaster cornuta Agassiz 1853. Amblyopsidae. Habitat: freshwater.

cornutus, Chologaster Agassiz [L.] 1853:135 [American Journal of Science and Arts (Series 2) v. 16 (no. 46); ref. 67] Ditches of rice fields, Waccamaw, South Carolina, U.S.A. Syntypes: MCZ 776 (3). •Valid as Chologaster cornuta Agassiz 1853 -- (Lee et al. 1980:481 [ref. 22416], Page & Burr 1991:213 [ref. 18983], Jenkins & Burkhead 1994:598 [ref. 21581], Poly & Proudlove 2004:3 [ref. 27586], Nelson et al. 2004:90 [ref. 27807], Scharpf 2006:35 [ref. 30386], Page & Burr 2011:418 [ref. 31215], Page et al. 2013:92 [ref. 32708], Chakrabarty et al. 2014:42 [ref. 33338], Armbruster et al. 2016:775 [ref. 34835], Hart et al. 2020:938 [ref. 38604], Page et al. 2023:99 [ref. 40505]). Current status: Valid as Chologaster cornuta Agassiz 1853. Amblyopsidae. Distribution: Eastern North America: Atlantic coastal drainages from Virginia to Georgia (southeastern U.S.A.). Habitat: freshwater.

eigenmanni, Typhlichthys Hubbs [C. L.] 1938:265 [Carnegie Institution of Washington Publications No. 491 (art. 21); ref. 2248] Not available, no distinguishing features, from caves in central Missouri. •In the synonymy of Typhlichthys subterraneus Girard 1859 -- (Romero & Paulson 2001:31 [ref. 26040], Poly & Proudlove 2004:5 [ref. 27586], Parenti 2006:58 [ref. 28881], Proudlove 2006:165 [ref. 28992]). Nomen Nudum. Current status: Synonym of Typhlichthys subterraneus Girard 1859. Amblyopsidae. Habitat: freshwater.

eigenmanni, Typhlichthys Charlton [H. H.] 1933:285 et seq., Fig. 1 [Journal of Comparative Neurology v. 57 (no. 2); ref. 28882] Cave on property of Robert M. Snyder [Ha Ha Castle], Camden County, Missouri, U.S.A. Syntypes: 12 histological preparations and specimens (whereabouts unknown). Shown to be an available name by Parenti 2006 [ref. 28881]. •Synonym of Typhlichthys subterraneus Girard 1859 -- (Parenti 2006:58 [ref. 28881]). •Valid as Typhlichthys eigenmanni Charlton 1933 -- (Chakrabarty et al. 2014:42 [ref. 33338], Armbruster et al. 2016:763 [ref. 34835] mention, Hart et al. 2020:938 [ref. 38604], Page et al. 2023:99 [ref. 40505]). Current status: Valid as Typhlichthys eigenmanni Charlton 1933. Amblyopsidae. Distribution: North America: cave in Camden County (Missouri, U.S.A.). Habitat: freshwater.

hoosieri, Amblyopsis Niemiller [M. L.], Prejean [J. A.] & Chakrabarty [P.] in Chakrabarty, Prejean & Niemiller 2014:47, Figs. 4A, 5-7 [ZooKeys No. 412; ref. 33338] Bronson’s Cave (White River Dr.) Spring Mill State Park, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA, 38°44'N, 86°25'W. Holotype: INHS 106675. Paratypes. INHS 40424 (12, 2 c&s), 60574 (1), 102504 (4); LSUMZ 17419 (1), LSUMZ 17420 (1); UMMZ 65000 (2), 90379 (2), 113550 (1), 114890 (2), 144604 (1), 146992 (1), 146994 (3), 157174 (1), 157175 (1), 160944 (1); YPM 25304 (2), 25305 (1). •Valid as Amblyopsis hoosieri Niemiller, Prejean & Chakrabarty 2014 -- (Armbruster et al. 2016:775 [ref. 34835], Hart et al. 2020:938 [ref. 38604], Page et al. 2023:99 [ref. 40505]). Current status: Valid as Amblyopsis hoosieri Niemiller, Prejean & Chakrabarty 2014. Amblyopsidae. Distribution: North America: caves and springs of Lower White, Lower East Fork White, Patoka and Blue-Sinking watersheds (southern Indiana, U.S.A.). Habitat: freshwater.

osborni, Typhlichthys Eigenmann [C. H.] 1905:65, Figs. 3-4 [Biological Bulletin Woods Hole v. 8 (no. 2); ref. 11106] Horse Cave, Kentucky, U.S.A. Syntypes: (42) CAS 78370 [ex IU 11459] (1), 91980 [ex IU 11460] (4), 91981 [ex IU 11461] (1), 91982 [ex IU 11462] (2, poor condition), whereabouts unknown for remaining 34 specimens. •Synonym of Typhlichthys subterraneus Girard 1859 -- (Romero & Paulson 2001:31 [ref. 26040], Poly & Proudlove 2004:4 [ref. 27586], Proudlove 2006:165 [ref. 28992]). Current status: Synonym of Typhlichthys subterraneus Girard 1859. Amblyopsidae. Habitat: freshwater.

papilliferus, Chologaster Forbes [S. A.] 1882:2 [American Naturalist v. 16 (no. 1); ref. 14293] Spring in Union County, Pine Hills, Union County, southern Illinois, U.S.A. Syntypes: (8) INHS 26953 (3), 86467 (1); CAS-SU 626 (1); MCZ 25180 (1). Type catalog: Böhlke 1953:52 [ref. 12291], Smith & Bridges 1960:253 [ref. 21197], Sabaj et al. 1997:273-274 [ref. 23225]. •Synonym of Forbesichthys agassizii (Putnam 1872) -- (Poly & Proudlove 2004:4 [ref. 27586]). •Valid as Forbesichthys papilliferus (Forbes 1882) -- (Chakrabarty et al. 2014:42 [ref. 33338], Armbruster et al. 2016:763 [ref. 34835] mention, Hart et al. 2020:938 [ref. 38604], Page et al. 2023:99 [ref. 40505]). Current status: Valid as Forbesichthys papilliferus (Forbes 1882). Amblyopsidae. Distribution: North America: spring in Union County, Pine Hills, Union County (southern Illinois, U.S.A.). Habitat: freshwater.

poulsoni, Speoplatyrhinus Cooper [J. E.] & Kuehne [R. A.] 1974:491, Figs. 1a-b, 2a-c, 3a, 4, 5a [Copeia 1974 (no. 2); ref. 904] Key Cave, Lauderdale County, Alabama, U.S.A. Holotype: USNM 204999. Paratypes: UAIC 3705 (2), UMMZ 197679 (2), USNM 204998 (2, 1 c&s). One specimen reportedly given to T. L. Poulson & C. Baker for additional studies. •Valid as Speoplatyrhinus poulsoni Cooper & Kuehne 1974 -- (Lee et al. 1980:482 [ref. 22416], Page & Burr 1991:214 [ref. 18983], Boschung 1992:72 [ref. 23239], Mettee et al. 1996:435 [ref. 25836], Romero & Paulson 2001:31 [ref. 26040], Kuhajda & Mayden 2001:215 [ref. 27518], Poly & Proudlove 2004:4 [ref. 27586], Nelson et al. 2004:90 [ref. 27807], Boschung & Mayden 2004:365 [ref. 27995], Proudlove 2006:167 [ref. 28992], Scharpf 2006:36 [ref. 30386], Page & Burr 2011:420 [ref. 31215], Page et al. 2013:92 [ref. 32708], Chakrabarty et al. 2014:42 [ref. 33338], Armbruster et al. 2016:775 [ref. 34835], Hart et al. 2020:938 [ref. 38604], Bagley et al. 2023:317 [ref. 41241], Page et al. 2023:99 [ref. 40505]). Current status: Valid as Speoplatyrhinus poulsoni Cooper & Kuehne 1974. Amblyopsidae. Distribution: North America: Key Cave (Alabama, U.S.A.). Habitat: freshwater.

rosae, Typhlichthys Eigenmann [C. H.] 1898:227 [Science (new series) v. 7 (no. 164); ref. 21218] Subterranean streams, Sarcoxie, Jasper County, Missouri, U.S.A. Syntypes: (2) ex MCZ 27585 (orig. 13, now 11, all nontypes); syntypes destroyed. See Poly & Proudlove 2004:2 [ref. 27586] for a discussion of the publication of this name and for information on type specimens. On page 3 of separate. •Valid as Amblyopsis rosae (Eigenmann 1898) -- (Lee et al. 1980:478 [ref. 22416], Robison & Buchanan 1988:318 [ref. 23393], Page & Burr 1991:214 [ref. 18983], Romero 1998:434 [ref. 26048], Romero & Paulson 2001:30 [ref. 26040], Poly & Proudlove 2004:2 [ref. 27586], Nelson et al. 2004:90 [ref. 27807], Miller & Robison 2004:262 [ref. 27931], Proudlove 2006:163 [ref. 28992], Scharpf 2006:35 [ref. 30386], Page et al. 2013:91 [ref. 32708]). •Valid as Troglichthys rosae (Eigenmann 1898) -- (Page & Burr 2011:420 [ref. 31215], Chakrabarty et al. 2014:42 [ref. 33338], Armbruster et al. 2016:775 [ref. 34835], Hart et al. 2020:938 [ref. 38604], Page et al. 2023:99 [ref. 40505]). Current status: Valid as Troglichthys rosae (Eigenmann 1898). Amblyopsidae. Distribution: North America: Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas, and possibly also Kansas, U.S.A. (in caves). Habitat: freshwater.

spelaeus, Amblyopsis DeKay [J. E.] 1842:187 [Zoology of New-York; ref. 1098] Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, U.S.A. Holotype (unique): LNHNY uncat. (whereabouts unknown). Illustrated in Tellkampf 1844:382, pl. 9 [ref. 27512]. •Valid as Amblyopsis spelaea DeKay 1842 -- (Lee et al. 1980:479 [ref. 22416], Page & Burr 1991:213 [ref. 18983], Romero & Paulson 2001:30 [ref. 26040], Poly & Proudlove 2004:3 [ref. 27586], Nelson et al. 2004:90 [ref. 27807], Proudlove 2006:161 [ref. 28992], Scharpf 2006:35 [ref. 30386], Page & Burr 2011:419 [ref. 31215], Page et al. 2013:91 [ref. 32708], Chakrabarty et al. 2014:43 [ref. 33338], Hart et al. 2020:938 [ref. 38604], Page et al. 2023:99 [ref. 40505]). Current status: Valid as Amblyopsis spelaea DeKay 1842. Amblyopsidae. Distribution: North America: Indiana and Kentucky, U.S.A. (in caves). Habitat: freshwater.

subterraneus, Typhlichthys Girard [C. F.] 1859:63 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 11; ref. 1821] From a well near Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, U.S.A. Syntypes: USNM 8563 (3). •Valid as Typhlichthys subterraneus Girard 1859 -- (Lee et al. 1980:483 [ref. 22416], Robison & Buchanan 1988:319 [ref. 23393], Page & Burr 1991:213 [ref. 18983], Boschung 1992:72 [ref. 23239], Etnier & Starnes 1993:356 [ref. 22809], Mettee et al. 1996:437 [ref. 25836], Romero & Paulson 2001:31 [ref. 26040], Poly & Proudlove 2004:4 [ref. 27586], Nelson et al. 2004:90 [ref. 27807], Boschung & Mayden 2004:366 [ref. 27995], Parenti 2006:58 [ref. 28881], Proudlove 2006:165 [ref. 28992], Scharpf 2006:36 [ref. 30386], Page & Burr 2011:419 [ref. 31215], Page et al. 2013:92 [ref. 32708], Chakrabarty et al. 2014:42 [ref. 33338], Armbruster et al. 2016:775 [ref. 34835], Niemiller et al. 2016:45 [ref. 34889], Hart et al. 2020:938 [ref. 38604], Bagley et al. 2023:317 [ref. 41241], Page et al. 2023:99 [ref. 40505]). Current status: Valid as Typhlichthys subterraneus Girard 1859. Amblyopsidae. Distribution: North America: Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri and Arkansas (eastern U.S.A.). Habitat: freshwater.

whitae, Amblyopsis rosae Romero [A.] 1998:434 [Environmental Biology of Fishes v. 52 (no. 4); ref. 26048] Not available, a thesis name mentioned without distinguishing features for a White R. "subspecies." •Nomen nudum in the synonymy of Amblyopsis rosae (Eigenmann 1898) -- (Poly & Proudlove 2004:4 [ref. 27586], Scharpf 2006:35 [ref. 30386]). •In the synonymy of Troglichthys rosae (Eigenmann 1898). Nomen Nudum. Current status: Synonym of Troglichthys rosae (Eigenmann 1898). Amblyopsidae.

wyandotte, Typhlichthys Eigenmann [C. H.] 1905:63 [Biological Bulletin Woods Hole v. 8 (no. 2); ref. 11106] From a well near Corydon, north of Ohio River, Indiana, U.S.A. Holotype (unique): CAS 91988 [ex IU 4646] (poor condition). •Synonym of Typhlichthys subterraneus Girard 1859 -- (Lee et al. 1980:483 [ref. 22416], Romero & Paulson 2001:31 [ref. 26040], Poly & Proudlove 2004:4 [ref. 27586], Proudlove 2006:165 [ref. 28992]). Current status: Synonym of Typhlichthys subterraneus Girard 1859. Amblyopsidae. Habitat: freshwater.