Family : Synbranchidae (Swamp-eels)
Order : Synbranchiformes  (spiny eels)
Class : Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Fishbase Name : Cuchia
Fish Name : Monopterus cuchia
Max size : 70.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 6351)
Environment : demersal
Climate : tropical; 40°N - 10°N
Global Importance : fisheries: commercial
Resilience: Distribution: Distribution : Asia: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Diagnosis : A rudimentary dorsal fin originates a little anterior to vertical from anus. Presence of numerous spots all over tail.
Biology : Known to hibernate in mud during cold season (Ref. 6351). Feeds mainly on small fishes, tadpoles and aquatic insects (Ref. 6351)
Threatened : Dangerous:  
Dangerous : harmless
Coordinator : Fávorito, Sandra
Main Ref : Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran. 1991. (Ref. 4833)

India country information
Common Names : Cuchia, Gangetic mudeel, Kuchia, Kuchia, Ngaprum
Status : native
Salinity : freshwater, brackish
Uses : no uses