The Asian swamp eel is a versatile, elongated fish known for its ability to thrive in diverse aquatic environments, including swamps, rice paddies, and canals. Measuring up to 40 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it exhibits a slender, scaleless body. This nocturnal predator feeds on small fish, invertebrates, and amphibians, displaying remarkable adaptability and burrowing behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Asian swamp eel
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Asian swamp eel
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Asian swamp eel
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Asian swamp eel
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Asian swamp eel
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