Mastacembelidae
The Mastacembelidae are a family of fishes, known as the spiny eels. The Mastacembelids are part of the Order Synbranchiformes, the swamp eels, which are part of the Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes).In an evaluation of the family in 2004, the subfamilies of Mastacembelidae were found to not be well supported and were rejected. Also, the genera Caecomastacembelus and Aethiomastacembelus were placed in synonymy with Mastacembelus.These fish originate from Africa, Southeast Asia, and South Asia.Spiny eels generally inhabit soft-bottomed habitats in fresh and brackish water. Some species burrow in the substrate during the day or for certain months and have been found buried in soil in drying periods.
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