Where Does Tire Track Eel Live?

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

Where to find Tire Track 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, canals, ponds, and floodplains. Prefers areas with dense vegetation, submerged roots, leaf litter, and soft, muddy or sandy substrates where it can burrow and hide.

Geographic range

Native to Southeast Asia, specifically found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java), and potentially other surrounding regions. Its distribution includes the Mekong, Chao Phraya, and other river basins.

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