🦋 Identification Guide

How to Identify Mastacembelidae

Q: What are the key characteristics of Mastacembelidae?

Mastacembelidae species are classified in the order Synbranchiformes, class null, kingdom Animalia. The family contains 1 accepted species.

1 species · Animalia · Order Synbranchiformes

Mastacembelidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Synbranchiformes, class . The family contains 1 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

The body may also have brown circular markings, and one to three darker longitudinal zigzag lines that connect to form a distinct reticulated pattern.

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Representative Mastacembelidae Species

Mastacembelus armatus (Lacepède, 1800)

Mastacembelus armatus, the zig-zag eel, is a non-true eel fish native to South A…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Mastacembelidae?

Mastacembelidae animals belong to the Synbranchiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. The body may also have brown circular markings, and one to three darker longitudinal zigzag lines that connect to form a distinct reticulated pattern. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Mastacembelidae?

Mastacembelidae is classified in the order Synbranchiformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 1 accepted species worldwide.

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