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Fatlips Swamp Eel

Ophisternon aenigmaticum Rosen & Greenwood 1976

Diagnostic Description

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With small inconspicuous blotches; gill opening far forward on underside of head. No paired fins (Ref. 26938).
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Grace Tolentino Pablico
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Life Cycle

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The male guards and builds nest or burrow (Ref. 205).
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Susan M. Luna
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Biology

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Found in a variety of habitats from standing water in small muddy pools to clear running water in streams and larger bodies of water such as lakes (Ref. 79717). The male guards and builds nest or burrow (Ref. 205).
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Armi G. Torres
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