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
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Asian swamp eel.