8" Fire Eel

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Mastacembelus erythrotaenia, commonly known as the fire eel, is a striking freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, recognized for its elongated body and vibrant red markings.

The fire eel is not a true eel, but an extremely elongated fish with a distinctive pointed snout and underslung mouth. It is part of spiny eels family, Mastacembelidae. The group gets its common name from the many small dorsal spines that precede the dorsal fin.

The fire eel is the largest species in its family and can reach up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in length.


8" Fire Eel

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Mastacembelus erythrotaenia, commonly known as the fire eel, is a striking freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, recognized for its... Read more

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    Description

    Mastacembelus erythrotaenia, commonly known as the fire eel, is a striking freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, recognized for its elongated body and vibrant red markings.

    The fire eel is not a true eel, but an extremely elongated fish with a distinctive pointed snout and underslung mouth. It is part of spiny eels family, Mastacembelidae. The group gets its common name from the many small dorsal spines that precede the dorsal fin.

    The fire eel is the largest species in its family and can reach up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in length.


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