Bengal eel
Ophisternon bengalense
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Brackish
Longueur maximale
100,0 cm
Famille
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 100,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Type d'eau
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels) |
| Famille | Synbranchidae (Swamp Eels) |
| Espèces | Ophisternon bengalense |
Foire aux 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).
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