Where Does Striped Dwarf Earthworm Eel Live?

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

Where to find Striped Dwarf Earthworm Eel

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Benthic, typically found in shallow, slow-moving waters.

Environment

Found in clear, slow-flowing streams, rivers, and oxbow lakes with soft, sandy, or muddy substrates, often with leaf litter and dense aquatic vegetation. They prefer areas with plenty of cover.

Geographic range

Native to Southeast Asia, specifically known from the Malay Peninsula (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore) and parts of Indonesia (e.g., Sumatra, Borneo).

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