Guinea swamp eel
Ophisternon afrum
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Not Evaluated
Brackish
Comprimento Máximo
53,5 cm
Família
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 53,5 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Água
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Ordem | Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels) |
| Família | Synbranchidae (Swamp Eels) |
| Espécies | Ophisternon afrum |
Perguntas Frequentes
How big does Guinea swamp eel get?
Guinea swamp eel can grow up to 53.5 cm long.
What family does Guinea swamp eel belong to?
Guinea swamp eel (Ophisternon afrum) belongs to the family Synbranchidae (Swamp Eels) in the order Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels).
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