Chendol keelini Kottelat & Lim, 1994

Family:  Chaudhuriidae (Spineless eels)
Max. size:  5.64 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Malaysia and Indonesia (Ref. 26627).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 41-46; Anal soft rays: 41-44; Vertebrae: 67-69. Unpaired fins continuous (Ref. 37790).
Biology:  Inhabits shady forest streams with clear water near the banks among the tree roots and leaf litter.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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