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    Scientific NameIrvineia voltae    Trewavas, 1943
    Common Name
    Type LocalityAbove the Senchi Rapids, Volta River, Ghana.
    Synonym(s)Irivineia voltae
    Etymology
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    Size178mm or 7" 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
    Endangered
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019.
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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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    ReferenceProceedings of the Zoological Society of London Series B v. 113 (pt 3), pp 165, Fig. 1.
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    Last UpdateWed Jan 20, 2016 8:21 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)