Mastacembelus shiranus Günther, 1896
Malawi spinyeel
Mastacembelus shiranus
photo by FAO

Family:  Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels)
Max. size:  26 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.39999961853027; dH range: 7 - 30
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi and lower course of inflowing rivers.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 83-83
Biology:  Found mainly in shallow water on rocky areas and over sandy bottoms. Probably feeds on invertebrates and small fishes (Ref. 5595).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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