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Zig-Zag Eel
Mastacembelus armatus
Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii
A large spiny eel from South and Southeast Asia reaching up to 35 inches, with a distinctive zigzag or reticulated dark patterning on a tan-brown body that provides effective camouflage. Like other large Mastacembelus eels, it is a burrowing predator requiring a deep sandy substrate, a very large tank (150+ gallons for adults), and a tightly sealed lid.
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