Irvineia Explained

Irvineia is a genus of schilbid catfishes native to Africa.

Species

There are currently two recognized species in this genus:

I. orientalis originates from the Jubba-Shebelle system and grows to 50.2 cm (19.8 in) SL. I. voltae is endemic to the Volta River and grows to the 17.8 cm SL (7.0 in) SL. These fish are oviparous and do not guard their eggs.