Biology and behaviour
Macrognathus pavo make alert and attractive aquarium subjects. © Ralf Britz
As Macrognathus pavo is so newly discovered little is known of the biology and behaviour of this fish
Macrognathus pavo is found in the upper reaches of its native stream and other species of spiny eel are known to
- burrow into the stream bed
- be active hunters feeling around with rapid probings of their trunk.
- be alert and attractive aquarium subjects