| Family: |
Moringuidae (Worm or spaghetti eels) |
| Max. size: |
44 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Gangetic estuary (West Bengal) in India, Bangaladesh and Nepal (Ref. 85009). Possible occurrence in the Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 104-104. Extremely elongate, relatively short and stubby body, with depth 31-45 times in total length; head inconspicuous from rest of body, its length 8-10 times in total length; occipital crest not elevated (Ref. 4832). |
| Biology: |
Found in estuaries. Reported to occur in rivers (Ref. 1479). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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