Barred spiny eel

Macrognathus pancalus

Eighteen Point Nine Centimeters Eel of the Indian Ocean

Barred spiny eel is a freshwater fish of Asia. The species occupies estuaries and brackish water. The largest recorded length is 18.9 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Swamp Eels
Family: Mastacembelidae
Genus: Macrognathus
Maximum length: 18.9 cm
Distribution: Asia: Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. Reported from Nepal (Ref. 9496 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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