Where Does Spiny Eel Live?

Spiny Eel lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Spiny Eel

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderately deep waters, often near the bottom.

Environment

Inhabits slow-moving to stagnant waters of rivers, streams, canals, ponds, and floodplains. Prefers areas with soft, muddy or sandy substrates and abundant aquatic vegetation or submerged roots for cover and burrowing.

Geographic range

Native to South Asia, primarily found in the Ganges-Brahmaputra basin in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Also reported from parts of Pakistan and Myanmar.

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