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