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Macrognathus zebrinus (Blyth, 1858) Zebra spiny eel |
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| Family: | Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels) | |||
| Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Irrawaddy, Sittang, and Salween rivers in Myanmar. Reported from Indonesia (Ref. 4537). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 28-31; Dorsal soft rays (total): 49-55; Anal soft rays: 48-59; Vertebrae: 72-74. Side of body with series of thin, dark vertical bars with pale outlines; caudal fin vertically striated with small black spots (Ref. 39392). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 January 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||