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Definition of tire track eel
tire track eel
(UK: tyre track eel)
Plural:tire track eels
• noun
1
A large, elongated freshwater fish native to the river systems and wetlands of Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent, characterized by a distinctive dark, reticulated pattern along its body that resembles the tread marks of a tire.
Example
"Because it can grow up to a meter in length, the tire track eel requires a massive aquarium with a soft, sandy substrate to thrive."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tire track eel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tire-track-eel