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Mastacembelus paucispinis Boulenger, 1899 |
| Family: | Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels) | |||
| Max. size: | 38.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: endemic to Lower Congo River rapids. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 81-81 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in rapids where the bottom is predominantly coarse sand (Ref. 6060). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||