mellandi, Mastacembelus Boulenger [G. A.] 1914:386 [Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 8) v. 14 (no. 83); ref. 14146] Solwezi River, tributary of Chifulowa River, Zambia [northern Rhodesia]. Holotype (unique): BMNH 1914.9.21.13. •Synonym of Afromastacembelus frenatus (Boulenger 1901) -- (Gosse 1986:417 [ref. 6194]). •Synonym of Caecomastacembelus frenatus (Boulenger 1901) -- (Seegers 1996:332 [ref. 23725]). •In Mastacembelus to agree with current placement of Caecomastacembelus. Current status: Synonym of Mastacembelus frenatus Boulenger 1901. Mastacembelidae. Habitat: freshwater.