peacock eel
(Macrognathus siamensis)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Macrognathus siamensis is native to Southeast Asia. Peacock eel were likely introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released aquarium pets.
Life Cycle
M. siamensis is elongated in body shape, with a compressed tail, no pelvic fins, pectoral and anal fins, and a row of small spines along the back anterior to a soft-rayed dorsal fin. Fish have 4-5 dark spots on the dorsal fin and the coloration is brown-gray gradually lightening toward the underside. Peacock eel are approximately 7.9 in. (200 mm) in length. M. siamensis is found in benthic habitats. The diet of peacock eel consists of benthic crustaceans, annelids, and insect larvae.
Distribution
M. siamensis is established in southern Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of M. siamensis are unknown.
https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=2261
Macrognathus siamensis is native to Southeast Asia. Peacock eel were likely introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released aquarium pets.
Life Cycle
M. siamensis is elongated in body shape, with a compressed tail, no pelvic fins, pectoral and anal fins, and a row of small spines along the back anterior to a soft-rayed dorsal fin. Fish have 4-5 dark spots on the dorsal fin and the coloration is brown-gray gradually lightening toward the underside. Peacock eel are approximately 7.9 in. (200 mm) in length. M. siamensis is found in benthic habitats. The diet of peacock eel consists of benthic crustaceans, annelids, and insect larvae.
Distribution
M. siamensis is established in southern Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of M. siamensis are unknown.
https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=2261
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
Invasive Listing Sources
Taxonomic Rank
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Subphylum: Vertebrata |
| Class: Actinopterygii |
| Subclass: Neopterygii |
| Order: Synbranchiformes |
| Suborder: Mastacembeloidei |
| Family: Mastacembelidae |
| Subfamily: Mastacembelinae |
| Genus: Macrognathus |
| Subject: Macrognathus siamensis (Günther, 1861) |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.