Mastacembelus oatesii – Oates’ Spiny Eel (~37 cm / ~15″ max) Bumblebee Goby Found in lowland rivers and

Found in lowland rivers and streams below 300 meters elevation

Behavior & Companions: Generally peaceful but may show mild territorial behaviors

Typically reaching up to 6 cm in standard length

avoid housing with large or aggressive fish

Mastacembelus oatesii – Oates’ Spiny Eel (~37 cm / ~15″ max) Bumblebee Goby Found in lowland rivers andDescription Mastacembelus oatesii is a spiny eel species native exclusively to Inle Lake in Myanmar. Males can reach up to approximately 37 cm in length and feature a broad, short snout with large dark spots along a slender body. It has fewer dorsal and anal fin rays compared to most Mastacembelus speciestypically 4856 dorsal rays and 4660 anal rays, with correspondingly fewer vertebrae . Unlike many of its relatives, the fins are free of spot