Macrognathus tapirus
Macrognathus tapirus Kottelat & Widjanarti, 2005
Macrognathus tapirus
photo by Vidthayanon, C.


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Family:  Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels)
Max. size:  17.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in rivers among leaf litter or dense vegetation, over muddy substrate (Ref. 56749). Feeds on insects and crustaceans (Ref. 56749).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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