Guinea swamp eel
Ophisternon afrum
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Brackish
Maximale Länge
53,5 cm
Familie
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 53,5 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels) |
| Familie | Synbranchidae (Swamp Eels) |
| Arten | Ophisternon afrum |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Guinea swamp eel get?
Guinea swamp eel can grow up to 53.5 cm long.
What family does Guinea swamp eel belong to?
Guinea swamp eel (Ophisternon afrum) belongs to the family Synbranchidae (Swamp Eels) in the order Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels).
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