Family: |
Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels) |
Max. size: |
17.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in rivers among leaf litter or dense vegetation, over muddy substrate (Ref. 56749). Feeds on insects and crustaceans (Ref. 56749). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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