| Family: |
Synbranchidae (Swamp-eels) |
| Max. size: |
22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Abor Hills, Assam in India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Extremely elongate, relatively short and stubby body, with depth 24-26 times in total length; head conspicuous from rest of body, its length 14-15 times in total length; occipital crest elevated and prominent (Ref. 4832). |
| Biology: |
Found in shallow hill streams, buried in mud (Ref. 4832). The male guards and builds nest or burrow (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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