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Mastacembelus aculeatus (scientific name: Mastacembelus aculeatus) is a fish of the genus Mastacembelus in the family Mastacembelidae. In China, it is distributed in major river systems and generally inhabits shallow water areas with many water plants. The type origin of this species is in Beijing. It inhabits rivers and streams with gravel bottoms, often hiding in rock crevices or caves, feeding on small invertebrates and some plants. Distributed in various water systems south of the Yangtze River. It is widely distributed in the south. The weight can reach 0.5 kg. The meat is tender and delicious, and is popular among the public.