Ophichthys indicus
Ophichthys indicus (Silas & Dawson, 1961)
Bombay swampeel


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Family:  Synbranchidae (Swamp-eels)
Max. size:  8.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Western Ghats of Bombay, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in hill streams. The male guards and builds nest or burrow (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 28 March 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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