Asian swamp eel
A species of Monopterus, Also known as Rice eel, Rice paddy eel Scientific name : Monopterus albus Genus : Monopterus
Asian swamp eel, A species of Monopterus
Also known as:
Rice eel, Rice paddy eel
Botanical name: Monopterus albus
Genus: Monopterus
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Description
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Description
The East Asian Gill Eel Eel (Monopterus albus) is a freshwater fish that is widespread from India, all over Southeast Asia, China, Japan to Indonesia. It lives in muddy bodies of water in calm river sections, canals, ponds, flooded rice fields and estuaries. It has been observed as an invasive species in the United States since the late 20th century.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Swamp eels Family
Synbranchidae Genus
Monopterus Species
Asian swamp eel 
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