| 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 |
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