Boulenger's spiny eel
(Mastacembelus alboguttatus)

Classification

Species: Mastacembelus alboguttatus

General data

Scientific names: Boulenger's spiny eel
Habitat: Freshwater
Climate: Tropical
Native: Asia
Distribution: Irrawaddy

Mastacembelus alboguttatus is a species of ray-finned fish endemic to India, Myanmar and Thailand, known from Sittaung River, Salween River and Manipur River and possibly Irrawaddy River. Inhabiting large rivers and tributaries, it is consumed by locals but is uncommon in the aquarium trade. It may be threatened by habitat loss for deforestation, dams and overfishing.