Monopterus albus
Monopterus albus
(Asian Swamp Eel)
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6 results for Monopterus albus (Asian Swamp Eel)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
2465 Monopterus albus Predation/Herbivory Anecdotal Field Given their amphibious abilities, synbranchids are capable of becoming established in habitats... 15669
2467 Monopterus albus Predation/Herbivory Observational Field The role of swamp eels in larger ponds (with higher lever predators) appears to be as a mid-level... 15758
2468 Monopterus albus Predation/Herbivory Observational Field Findings of this study imply a relatively low prey consumption by Asian swamp eels in aquaculture... 16472
2469 Monopterus albus Predation/Herbivory Observational Field Results of this study suggest that although swamp eels prey directly on native fishes and... 18951
5665 Monopterus albus Predation/Herbivory Anecdotal Field Collected specimens of Monopterus albus from the impoundment ponds around Chattahoochee... 39900
5828 Monopterus albus Predation/Herbivory Observational Field In the Florida Everglades, Monopterus albus/javanensis reduced populations of... 40786

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/23/2024].

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