Mastacembelus latens Roberts & Stewart, 1976

Family:  Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels)
Max. size:  7.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: endemic to the Lower Congo River rapids (Ref. 42510, 84205).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in rapids (Ref. 6060).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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