Lesser spiny eel
Macrognathus aculeatus
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Brackish
अधिकतम लंबाई
38.0 cm
कुल
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 38.0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
जल प्रकार
Brackish
Taxonomy
| गण | Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels) |
| कुल | Mastacembelidae (Spiny Eels) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Macrognathus aculeatus |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Lesser spiny eel get?
Lesser spiny eel can grow up to 38.0 cm long.
What family does Lesser spiny eel belong to?
Lesser spiny eel (Macrognathus aculeatus) belongs to the family Mastacembelidae (Spiny Eels) in the order Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels).
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