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Monopterus eapeni Talwar, 1991 |
| Family: | Synbranchidae (Swamp-eels) | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Kottayam in Kerala, India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Lives in subterranean waters and wells. A true cavernicolous form living in subterranean waters. Enters wells through subterranean springs (Ref. 4833). The male guards and builds nest or burrow (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 July 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||