Irvineia Voltae
📖 Overview
Probably carnivorous, feeding at least partly on small crustaceans . Oviparous, eggs are unguarded .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 58 - 68. Diagnosis: posterior (=inner) side of pectoral-fin spines strongly denticulate; 58-68 branched anal-fin rays; 16-18 gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch; barbels very short, nasal barbel extending to hind margin of eye; adipose fin always present; swim bladder extending backwards through a caecal appendix to above end of anal-fin base . Palatine teeth present . Posterior nostrils closer to each other than are anterior ones; 7-9 branched pelvic fin rays . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Irvineia Voltae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 6°N - 5°N endemic to the lower Volta in Ghana (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
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🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
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