Type locality, SE Sulawesi Province, Muna Island, Tongkuno district, Oempo village, Walengkabola, Alam Moko cave, MZB 17174 (holotype of Diancistrus typhlops, 6.6 cm SL, male). Known from three caves at Muna Island southeast of Sulawesi: Alam Moko (all along the passage), Gua Moko (a few specimens), and Moko Morete (at least as far as the main chamber) (Ref. 83398).