Malawi spinyeel (Mastacembelus shiranus)

Scientific name: Mastacembelus shiranus G?nther, 1896

The Malawi spinyeel (Mastacembelus shiranus) is a freshwater fish of the family Mastacembelidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Malawi and lower course of inflowing rivers.

Malawi spinyeel care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Mastacembelus shiranus
Family: Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels)
Order: Synbranchiformes (Spiny eels)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 26.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.4 - 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi and lower course of inflowing rivers.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)