Fire eel
Mastacembelus erythrotaenia
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Freshwater
Chiều dài tối đa
100,0 cm
Overview
Fire eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) is a freshwater fish of the family Mastacembelidae (Spiny Eels), in the order Synbranchiformes. Maximum recorded length is 100 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 100,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Loại nước
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Bộ | Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels) |
| Họ | Mastacembelidae (Spiny Eels) |
| Loài | Mastacembelus erythrotaenia |
Câu hỏi thường gặp
How big does Fire eel get?
Fire eel can grow up to 100.0 cm long.
What family does Fire eel belong to?
Fire eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) belongs to the family Mastacembelidae (Spiny Eels) in the order Synbranchiformes (Swamp Eels).
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