Bengal eel
Ophisternon bengalense
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-fishfyi="fish" data-slug="bengal-eel"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://fishfyi.com/iframe/fish/bengal-eel/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://fishfyi.com/fish/bengal-eel/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://fishfyi.com/fish/bengal-eel/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<fishfyi-fish slug="bengal-eel"></fishfyi-fish>
Not Evaluated
Brackish
Max Length
100.0 cm
Family
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 100.0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Water Type
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Order | Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels) |
| Family | Synbranchidae (Swamp Eels) |
| Species | Ophisternon bengalense |
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does Bengal eel get?
Bengal eel can grow up to 100.0 cm long.
Where is Bengal eel found?
Estuaries
What family does Bengal eel belong to?
Bengal eel (Ophisternon bengalense) belongs to the family Synbranchidae (Swamp Eels) in the order Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels).
Similar Fish
Other species in the Synbranchidae family
Anguila Ciega
Ophisternon infernale
NE
Freshwater
Asian swamp eel
Monopterus albus
NE
Brackish
Atinga
Synbranchus madeirae
NE
Freshwater
Australian swamp eel
Ophisternon gutturale
NE
Brackish
Blind cave eel
Ophisternon candidum
NE
Brackish
Blind fish
Monopterus cuchia
NE
Brackish
Bombay swampeel
Monopterus indicus
NE
Freshwater
Desilva's blind eel
Monopterus desilvai
NE
Freshwater
External Databases
Explore More
Fish Rankings
Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species
Nature FYI Family
Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias