Family: |
Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels) |
Max. size: |
15.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to the lower Congo River rapids (Ref. 42510, 84205). |
Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 66-66 |
Biology: |
Found in rapids with rocky bottom (Ref. 6060). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435)
|
Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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