Malawi spinyeel
📖 Overview
Found mainly in shallow water on rocky areas and over sandy bottoms. Probably feeds on invertebrates and small fishes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 83. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Malawi spinyeel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.4 - 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C ; 9°S - 15°S Endemic to Lake Malawi and lower course of inflowing rivers.
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates and small fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Malawi spinyeel is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Malawi spinyeel is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Malawi spinyeel has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Malawi Spinyeel |
| 🌍CES | hrotočelec malawiský |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aethiomastacembelus shiranus | Günther | 1896 | Synonym |
| Afromastacembelus shiranus | Günther | 1896 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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