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Mastacembelidae

short-finned spiny eel

Mastacembelus paucispinis

  • Tropical
  • Lower river
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Anguilliform
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
38.7 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
anguilliform
Distribution
Africa: endemic to Lower Congo River rapids.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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