Marbled spiny eel
Mastacembelus armatus
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Brackish
Overview
Marbled spiny eel (Mastacembelus armatus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Mastacembelidae (Spiny Eels), in the order Synbranchiformes. Maximum recorded length is 90 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.5 kg.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 90.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0.5 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
जल प्रकार
Brackish
Taxonomy
| गण | Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels) |
| कुल | Mastacembelidae (Spiny Eels) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Mastacembelus armatus |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Marbled spiny eel get?
Marbled spiny eel can grow up to 90.0 cm long and weigh 0.5 kg.
What family does Marbled spiny eel belong to?
Marbled spiny eel (Mastacembelus armatus) belongs to the family Mastacembelidae (Spiny Eels) in the order Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels).
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