Malabar swamp eel
Monopterus eapeni
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Not Evaluated
Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
16,0 cm
Familia
Overview
Malabar swamp eel (Monopterus eapeni) is a freshwater fish of the family Synbranchidae (Swamp Eels), in the order Synbranchiformes. Maximum recorded length is 16 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 16,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels) |
| Familia | Synbranchidae (Swamp Eels) |
| Especies | Monopterus eapeni |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Malabar swamp eel get?
Malabar swamp eel can grow up to 16.0 cm long.
What family does Malabar swamp eel belong to?
Malabar swamp eel (Monopterus eapeni) belongs to the family Synbranchidae (Swamp Eels) in the order Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels).
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