Habitat. Mostly found in lowland and coastal areas, but many individuals migrate far upstream. Most abundant inland eel in India. Juveniles found in habitats with coarse gravel and rocks, often in fast-flowing waters. Biology. Catadromous. Adults reach maturity at 5.5 – 10.5 years and die after spawning. A seaward spawning migration in April and September (Malaysia) suggests a very long spawning season of at least 6 months. Very few leptocephali of this species have been found. Juveniles feed on insects and other aquatic invertebrates, while adults feed on fish and crabs. Considered to be an “ unspoiled rare ornamental species of Himalayan drainage, ” often kept in temple ponds for religious purposes in India.
Sumber: Handbook of Freshwater Fishes of West Asia
