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How to Identify Synbranchidae

Q: What are the key characteristics of Synbranchidae?

Synbranchidae species are classified in the order Synbranchiformes, class null, kingdom Animalia. The family contains 2 accepted species.

2 species · Animalia · Order Synbranchiformes

Synbranchidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Synbranchiformes, class . The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

Eels found in Taiwan are split between two distinct species: a Japanese form introduced in the 1940s, and a common Southeast Asian form that may be either introduced or native.

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Representative Synbranchidae Species

Synbranchus marmoratus Bloch, 1795

Synbranchus marmoratus, the marbled swamp eel, is an air-breathing sequential he…

Monopterus albus (Zuiew, 1793)

Monopterus albus, the Asian swamp eel, is an eel-like freshwater fish native to …

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Synbranchidae?

Synbranchidae animals belong to the Synbranchiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Eels found in Taiwan are split between two distinct species: a Japanese form introduced in the 1940s, and a common Southeast Asian form that may be either introduced or native. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Synbranchidae?

Synbranchidae is classified in the order Synbranchiformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.

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