Estuary Snake Eel
Pisodonophis Boro
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePisodonophis Boro
Other namesBengal's Snake Eel, Rice Paddy Eel
SizeUp to 1 m (3.2 ft)
WeightUp to 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
FamilySnake Eel / Ophichthidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal, brackish & fresh waters in estuaries, lagoons & rice paddy fields
