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Monopterus hodgarti (Chaudhuri, 1913) Indian spaghetti-eel |
| Family: | Synbranchidae (Swamp-eels) | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Abor Hills, Assam in India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Extremely elongate, relatively short and stubby body, with depth 24-26 times in total length; head conspicuous from rest of body, its length 14-15 times in total length; occipital crest elevated and prominent (Ref. 4832). | |||
| Biology: | Found in shallow hill streams, buried in mud (Ref. 4832). The male guards and builds nest or burrow (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||