| Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels) |
| 26 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.39999961853027; dH range: 7 - 30 |
| Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi and lower course of inflowing rivers. |
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Vertebrae: 83-83 |
| Found mainly in shallow water on rocky areas and over sandy bottoms. Probably feeds on invertebrates and small fishes (Ref. 5595). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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