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Tapir Spiny Eel (Macrognathus tapirus)
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Tapir Spiny Eel (Macrognathus tapirus) specimen
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Mastacembelidae

Tapir Spiny Eel

Macrognathus tapirus

Seventeen Point Nine Centimeters Eel from Asian Waters

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Asia (unspecified)
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Tapir Spiny Eel is a freshwater fish found around Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 17.9 cm.

Maximum length
17.9 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Asia.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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