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Species
Monopterus albus (Zuiew, 1793)
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Max. size:
100.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 2686))
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Population:
Population
Members of the species complex are common throughout its range.
Population Trend
Unknown
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Anguilliform body; no scales; no pectoral and pelvic fins; dorsal, caudal and anal fins confluent and reduced to a skin fold; gill openings merged into single slit underneath the head (Ref. 27732). Rice paddy eels are red to brown with a sprinkling of dark flecks across their backs; large mouths and small eyes (Ref. 44091).
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Rights holder/Author | Crispina B. Binohlan, FishBase |
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Threats:
Major Threats
There are no known widespread major threats to the species.
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Habitat and Ecology:
Habitat and Ecology
Found in hill streams to lowland wetlands. Also, occurs in streamlets, canals and estuaries. Lives in muddy ponds, swamps and rice fields; burrows in moist earth in dry season surviving for long periods without water. Inhabits still water of swamps and ponds, but sometimes found in gently flowing streams. Nocturnal predator devouring fishes, worms, crustaceans, and other small aquatic animals; also feeds on detritus.
Systems
- Freshwater
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Least Concern (LC)
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棲地:
主要棲息於稻田、湖泊、池塘、河流與溝渠等泥質地的水域,甚至沼澤、被水淹的田野或濕地等皆可見其蹤跡。喜鑽洞穴居。夜行性,以水生昆蟲、蠕蟲及小魚等為食。口腔皮褶可行呼吸作用,故可直接呼吸空氣。冬季與乾季時,會掘穴深至地下1-2公尺,數尾魚共棲。
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Source | http://fishdb.sinica.edu.tw/chi/species.php?id=382958 |
Conservation Actions:
Conservation Actions
Monopterus albus is a species complex and requires taxonomic revision.
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Environment:
demersal; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; brackish; depth range 3 - ? m (Ref. 2686)
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Rights holder/Author | Susan M. Luna, FishBase |
Source | http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4663 |
利用:
為經濟性食用魚,一般以活魚販售,市場上的黃鱔多是人工養殖,以南部養殖較多。在臺灣多以切片油炒食之;在華人地區視為補血強壯劑。
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Source | http://fishdb.sinica.edu.tw/chi/species.php?id=382958 |