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Bengal's snake-eel

Pisodonophis boro

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Max Length
100.0 cm
Depth Range
0-10m
Family

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 100.0 cm
Depth Range 0-10m

Habitat & Distribution

Estuaries

Water Type
Freshwater & Saltwater
Depth Range
0-10m
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Taxonomy

Order Anguilliformes (Eels)
Family Ophichthidae (Snake Eels)
Species Pisodonophis boro

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Bengal's snake-eel get?
Bengal's snake-eel can grow up to 100.0 cm long.
Where is Bengal's snake-eel found?
Estuaries
What family does Bengal's snake-eel belong to?
Bengal's snake-eel (Pisodonophis boro) belongs to the family Ophichthidae (Snake Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).

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