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Mastacembelus flavidus Matthes, 1962 |
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FAO |
| Family: | Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels) | |||
| Max. size: | 27 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 20 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 96-96 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits shallow coastal waters (Ref. 6060). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||