Mastacembelus paucispinis Boulenger, 1899

Family:  Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels)
Max. size:  38.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: endemic to Lower Congo River rapids.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 81-81
Biology:  Occurs in rapids where the bottom is predominantly coarse sand (Ref. 6060).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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