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Mastacembelus mastacembelus (Banks & Solander, 1794) Euphrates spiny eel |
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photo by
Afzali, A. |
| Family: | Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels) | |||
| Max. size: | 46.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 232.5 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Tigris and Euphrates basin. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 March 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||