Family: |
Chaudhuriidae (Spineless eels) |
Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Myanmar to Cambodia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 39-40; Anal soft rays: 42-43; Vertebrae: 72-72. Caudal fin not fused with dorsal and anal fins (Ref. 43281). |
Biology: |
Found in lowland wetlands in dense vegetation (Ref. 57235). Occur on the bottom of shallow standing waters. Most common on grassy floodplains, often in water only a few centimeters deep (Ref. 12693). Possibly consists of multiple species (Ref. 57235). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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