Monopterus indicus. This swamp eel looks like a snake. It breathes in air with the help of accessory respiratory organs which bulges behind the head.

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Monopterus indicus. This swamp eel looks like a snake. It breathes in air with the help of accessory respiratory organs which bulges behind the head. It comes onto the land at night to hunt for earthworms. Rarely seen. Recorded from Koyna, Karjat, Bhima

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Keywords: ecosystem, eel, environment, environmental, fishing, indicus, monopterus, nature, outdoor, outdoors, swamp, water, wet, wetland, wildlife