Macrognathus malabaricus (Jerdon, 1849)

Family:  Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels)
Max. size:  26 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits coastal rivers, streams and inundated ponds and paddy fields (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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