Mastacembelus erythrotaenia Bleeker, 1850

Fire eel

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Synbranchiformes \| Mastacembelidae
Synonyms	Macrognathus erythrotaenia, Mastacembelus argus, ... more
Common names	Tilan kelokoi, 红纹刺鳅, Tulipuikkokala, ... more

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Main reference

Rainboth, W.J. 1996. (Ref. 12693)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 100.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1672)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 28°C (Ref. 1672)

Asia: Thailand and Cambodia to Indonesia.
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Short description

Soft-rayed portions of median fins and pectoral fin with a sharply defined white distal margin, basal portion of dorsal, anal and caudal fins dark, that of pectoral fin dark or with broad vertical bars; head and anterior part of body with longitudinal red and black bands, rest of body with red spots or elongate marks on a black background (Ref. 39392).

A large lowland floodplain species occurring in slow moving rivers and inundated plains. Feeds on benthic insect larvae, worms and some plant material (Ref. 12693). Caught by dry pumping bodies of standing water. Marketed fresh and often seen in the aquarium trade. Has apparently become rare in recent years (Ref. 12693).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (42 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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