Vreven, E.J. & Teugels, G.G. 1997. ‘Aethiomastacembelus traversi, a new spiny eel from the Zaïre River basin, Africa (Synbranchiformes, Mastacembelidae)’.

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Abstract: Aethiomastacembelus traversi, new species, is described from the lower and middle Zaïre basin, Africa. It is morphologically close to the A. paucispinis and the A. congicus species-complexes and is diagnosed by its long postanal length (54.5-60.0 % SL), its number of dorsal spines (20-22 + 1) and its unique coloration characterised mainly by its uniform brown colour on head and body and its black caudal fin. The generic assignment is discussed based on the most recent phylogenetic analysis of the family.