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    Scientific NameIrvineia orientalis    Trewavas, 1964
    Common Name
    Type LocalityVillaggio Duca delgi Abruzzi, Uebi Shebeli system, Somalia.
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    Size502mm or 19.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
    IdentificationCharacterized by a dorsal rayed fin with a spine and 6 rays, adipose fin present, pectoral fin with a spine, four pairs of barbels, pointed mouth laterally and wide dorsally.

    Characterized by a dorsal rayed fin with a spine and 6 rays, adipose fin present, pectoral fin with a spine, four pairs of barbels, pointed mouth laterally and wide dorsally.
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    DistributionAfrica
    IUCN Red List Category
    Not Evaluated
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    FeedingLike many other African schilbeids of similar size probably has a carnivorous diet. User data.
    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceAnnali del Museo Civico di Storia Naturale `Giacomo Doria' v. 74, pp 390, Figs. 1-2, 3b-c.
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    Last UpdateWed Jan 20, 2016 8:21 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)