Family: |
Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels) |
Max. size: |
27 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 20 |
Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika. |
Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 96-96 |
Biology: |
Inhabits shallow coastal waters (Ref. 6060). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
|
Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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