Rakthamichthys roseni
Rakthamichthys roseni (Bailey & Gans, 1998)


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Family:  Synbranchidae (Swamp-eels)
Max. size:  16 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A cave-restricted species. The male guards and builds nest or burrow (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 July 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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