All Fishes SCHILBEIDAE ⇒ The genus Irvineia

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SpeciesThere are 2 "species" in our database.
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.
FeedingLike many other African schilbeids of similar size probably has a carnivorous diet.
SizeSmallest 178 mm, largest 502 mm, average 340mm, most commonly 502mm. All SL.
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