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Mastacembelus shiranus Günther, 1896 Malawi spinyeel |
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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 | |||