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Indian mottled eel
Anguilla bengalensis bengalensis
Family
Anguillidae
Max Length
200 cm
Max Weight
6 kg
IUCN Status
NT
Water Type
saltwater, freshwater, mixed
Overview
Anguilla bengalensis bengalensis, the Indian mottled eel, is a subspecies of eel in the genus Anguilla. It is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and neighbouring regions including the East Indies. The Indian mottled eel is valued as a food fish. The mucus of this eel is used in a medicine for arthritis. It is known by numerous common names in the native languages of the regions it inhabits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big do Indian mottled eel get?+
Indian mottled eel (Anguilla bengalensis bengalensis) can reach up to 200 cm in length and 6 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NT.
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