One-stripe spinyeel

Macrognathus aral

Eel of Freshwater Basins

Tropical
Regional distribution
South Asia
Southeast Asia
Large
Tropical fish

One-stripe spinyeel is a freshwater fish found around Asia. It inhabits estuaries and brackish water. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 63.5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Swamp Eels
Family: Mastacembelidae
Genus: Macrognathus
Maximum length: 63.5 cm
Distribution: Asia: Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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