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Asian swamp eel — printable fact sheet
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Asian swamp eel
Monopterus albus
The Asian swamp eel is a slender, elongated fish native to East and Southeast Asia, recognized for its snake-like appearance and adaptability to various freshwater habitats. Unlike true eels, it lacks scales and pectoral fins, and has a pointed snout with a small mouth. This spe…
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- Despite being called an 'eel,' the Asian swamp eel is not a true eel but belongs to a different order of fish.
- Asian swamp eels can change sex from female to male during their life cycle. They are able to move across land during wet conditions to find new habitats. In some countries, they are an important species for aquaculture and traditional cuisine.
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