713 observationsLeast Concern
Asian Swamp Eel
Monopterus albus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Synbranchiformes ›Family: Synbranchidae ›Genus: Monopterus
About
The Asian swamp eel, swamp eel, rice eel, or white ricefield eel(Monopterus albus) is a commercially important, air-breathing species of fish in the Synbranchidae family. Originating in the waters of East and Southeast Asia, it has been identified as an invasive species in the North American Everglades.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Asian Swamp Eel is Monopterus albus.
- Asian Swamp Eel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Asian Swamp Eel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Asian Swamp Eel belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Asian Swamp Eel belongs to the order Synbranchiformes.
- Asian Swamp Eel belongs to the family Synbranchidae.
- Asian Swamp Eel belongs to the genus Monopterus.