Mastacembelus liberiensis is a species of bony fish in the family of freshwater spiny eels. They are associated with freshwater habitats. Individuals can grow to 36.8 cm.
Mastacembelus Liberiensis
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Description
Mastacembelus Liberiensis is a medium-sized species of Spiny Eel known from Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia in West Africa. The Orange Spot or Liberian Eel is found in shallow, muddy rivers and streams throughout lowland tropical areas. In the wild, it spends much of its time buried in the muddy or sandy substrate, using its specialized and highly sensitive nose to seek out prey.
In the aquarium, they are a hardy species but will do best with plenty of hiding places as they can be shy at first. As a slow and deliberate feeder, they can be outcompeted for food by fast-moving or aggressive fish; tankmates should be chosen with care. Like all eels, they will use any opportunity to jump or crawl out of a tank so a tight-fitting lid is essential.
