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Irvineia voltae

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Irvineia voltae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Schilbeidae
Genus: Irvineia
Species:
I. voltae
Binomial name
Irvineia voltae
Trewavas, 1943

Irvineia voltae is a species of schilbid catfish endemic to the lower Volta River in Ghana.[1][2] This species grows to a length of 17.8 centimetres (7.0 in) SL. They are oviparous and do not guard their eggs.[2]

Conservation

I. voltae is classified as an endangered species by IUCN; in Ghana there is a conservation policy in place for the species.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Entsua-Mensah, M.; Lalèyè, P. (2010). "Irvineia voltae". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. IUCN: e.T182333A7862157. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T182333A7862157.en. Retrieved 14 January 2018. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Irvineia voltae". FishBase. Sep 2008 version.