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The '''Malawi spinyeel''' (''Mastacembelus shiranus'') is a species of [[fish]] in the [[Mastacembelidae]] family from Africa. It is [[Endemism|endemic]] to the [[Lake Malawi]] [[Drainage basin]], including both the main lake, [[Lake Malombe]] and the lower [[Shire River]].<ref name=iucn/><ref name=Konings>[[Ad Konings|Konings, Ad]] (1990). ''Ad Konings' Book of Cichlids and all the other Fishes of Lake Malawi,'' pp. 473—476. ISBN 978-0866225274.</ref> It is the only described species of spinyeel in Lake Malawi, but a brightly marked variant, ''Mastacembelus'' sp. "Rosette" is also known. It is unclear if it is a variant of the Malawi spinyeel or an [[undescribed species]].<ref name=Konings/><ref name=Oliver>Oliver, M.K: [http://malawicichlids.com/mw11031.htm Aethiomastacembelus sp. "Rosette".] MalawiCichlids. Retrieved 11 April 2017.</ref> The Malawi spinyeel reaches about {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}} in length, and likely feeds on invertebrates and small fish.<ref name=Konings/> |
The '''Malawi spinyeel''' (''Mastacembelus shiranus'') is a species of [[fish]] in the [[Mastacembelidae]] family from Africa. It is [[Endemism|endemic]] to the [[Lake Malawi]] [[Drainage basin|basin]], including both the main lake, [[Lake Malombe]] and the lower [[Shire River]].<ref name=iucn/><ref name=Konings>[[Ad Konings|Konings, Ad]] (1990). ''Ad Konings' Book of Cichlids and all the other Fishes of Lake Malawi,'' pp. 473—476. ISBN 978-0866225274.</ref> It is the only described species of spinyeel in Lake Malawi, but a brightly marked variant, ''Mastacembelus'' sp. "Rosette" is also known. It is unclear if it is a variant of the Malawi spinyeel or an [[undescribed species]].<ref name=Konings/><ref name=Oliver>Oliver, M.K: [http://malawicichlids.com/mw11031.htm Aethiomastacembelus sp. "Rosette".] MalawiCichlids. Retrieved 11 April 2017.</ref> The Malawi spinyeel reaches about {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}} in length, and likely feeds on invertebrates and small fish.<ref name=Konings/> |
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The "Rosette" variant, possibly a variant of A. shiranus or an undescribed species[1][2] | |
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Mastacembelus shiranus Günther, 1896
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Aethiomastacembelus shiranus (Günther, 1896) |
The Malawi spinyeel (Mastacembelus shiranus) is a species of fish in the Mastacembelidae family from Africa. It is endemic to the Lake Malawi basin, including both the main lake, Lake Malombe and the lower Shire River.[3][1] It is the only described species of spinyeel in Lake Malawi, but a brightly marked variant, Mastacembelus sp. "Rosette" is also known. It is unclear if it is a variant of the Malawi spinyeel or an undescribed species.[1][2] The Malawi spinyeel reaches about 30 cm (12 in) in length, and likely feeds on invertebrates and small fish.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Konings, Ad (1990). Ad Konings' Book of Cichlids and all the other Fishes of Lake Malawi, pp. 473—476. ISBN 978-0866225274.
- ^ a b Oliver, M.K: Aethiomastacembelus sp. "Rosette". MalawiCichlids. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ a b Kazembe, J. & Vreven, E. 2005. Mastacembelus shiranus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 4 August 2007.