Monopterus fossorius (Nayar, 1951)
Malabar swampeel
photo by Vincent, M.

Family:  Synbranchidae (Swamp-eels)
Max. size:  23 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Kerala, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in marshy areas, paddy fields, ditches and ponds (Ref. 41236). Burrows in the bottom of ditches and pools (Ref. 4833). The male guards and builds nest or burrow (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 19 March 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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