Ocellated spiny eel

Mastacembelus vanderwaali

Fifteen Point One Centimeters Eel of African Waters

Ocellated spiny eel is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 15.1 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Swamp Eels
Family: Mastacembelidae
Genus: Mastacembelus
Maximum length: 15.1 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: anguilliform
Distribution: Africa: upper Zambezi (eastern Caprivi) (Ref. 6060 ) and Okavango (Ref. 13332 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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