Obscure Swamp Eel
NameObscure Swamp Eel
Scientific NameSynbranchus obscurus
Common NamesObscure Swamp Eel, South American Swamp Eel
FamilySynbranchidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin, Orinoco Basin, Guyana Shield
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Description
The Obscure Swamp Eel is a long, cylindrical, eel-like fish with a brown to olive coloration, native to the swamps and slow-moving waters of South America. It is a nocturnal and highly predatory species known for its burrowing habits and ability to breathe atmospheric air. Due to its size and diet, it is best kept in a species-only tank.
