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Mastacembelidae

Mastacembelus micropectus

Mastacembelus micropectus

Tropical
Local endemic species
Single-lake endemic
Freshwater fish
Africa
Anguilliform
Medium
Tropical fish

Mastacembelus micropectus is a species of fish in the family Mastacembelidae. It is endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Swamp Eels
Family: Mastacembelidae
Genus: Mastacembelus
Maximum length: 17.6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: anguilliform
Distribution: Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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