description Bengal eel Overview
The Bengal eel (Ophisternon bengalense) is a synbranchid eel native to parts of South and Southeast Asia. It lives in shallow freshwater and seasonally wet habitats, including muddy ponds, marshes, ditches, and rice fields. Like other swamp eels, it can breathe atmospheric air, an adaptation that helps it tolerate warm, poorly oxygenated water. It is primarily of interest in freshwater fish and regional biodiversity studies.
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What is the scientific name of the Bengal eel?
The Bengal eel is Ophisternon bengalense. It is a synbranchid eel native to parts of South and Southeast Asia.
Where does the Bengal eel live?
It inhabits shallow freshwater and seasonally wet habitats, including muddy ponds, marshes, ditches, and rice fields. These environments can change greatly between wet and dry periods.
Can the Bengal eel breathe atmospheric air?
Yes. Like other swamp eels, it can breathe atmospheric air, which helps it cope with warm, shallow, or oxygen-poor water.
Is the Bengal eel found in the sea?
The supplied description places it in shallow freshwater and seasonally wet habitats. Its listed environments are ponds, marshes, ditches, and rice fields rather than marine waters.
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