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Question: What is the scientific name for Asian swamp eels?

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Swamp eels belong to the family Synbranchidae. The swamp eel introduced to the United States belongs to the genus Monopterus. There may be more than one species. Until recently scientists have used the name Monopterus albus for all U.S. populations.

Source of this FAQ:
http://cars.er.usgs.gov/Nonindigenous_Species/Swamp_eel_FAQs/swamp_eel_faqs.html

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