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Monopterus indicus (Silas & Dawson, 1961) Bombay swampeel |
| Family: | Synbranchidae (Swamp-eels) | |||
| Max. size: | 8.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Western Ghats of Bombay, India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in hill streams. The male guards and builds nest or burrow (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 28 March 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||