Blind swamp eel
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Adults inhabit cave systems . The male guards and builds nest or burrow . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blind swamp eel is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blind swamp eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
The male guards and builds nest or burrow .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 22°N - 19°N Central America: Yucatan, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Anguila Ciega · Blind Swamp Eel |
| 🌍CES | hrdložábřík mexický |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Слепой болотный угорь |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | anguila ciega yucateca |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furmastix infernalis | Hubbs | 1938 | Synonym |
| Pluto infernalis | Hubbs | 1938 | Synonym |
| Synbranchus infernalis | Hubbs | 1938 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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