Ivindomyrus opdenboschi Taverne & Géry, 1975
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Threats:
Major Threats
The lower Ntem population is threatened by a planned deep river port and iron mine with the associated infrastructure. On the lower Ivindo, the species is threatened by iron mining.
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Vulnerable (VU) (B2ab(iii))
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Conservation Actions:
Conservation Actions
None known.
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Ivindomyrus opdenboschi:
Ivindomyrus opdenboschi is a species of elephantfish in the family Mormyridae and the only member of its genus. It is only found in the Ivindo River in Gabon.[1] It reaches a length of about 27 cm.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2011). "Ivindomyrus opdenboschi" in FishBase. June 2011 version.
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Range Description:
A Lower Guinea endemic from the Ivindo River of Gabon and the Ntem River of North east Gabon and South Cameroon. It is absent from the Ogowe River.
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Africa: Ivindo River, Gabon (type locality).
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West-central Africa: Gabon and Cameroon.
Max. size:
27.4 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 42491))
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Habitat and Ecology:
Habitat and Ecology
Ivindomyrus opdenboschi is a demersal species.
Systems
- Freshwater
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Environment:
demersal; freshwater
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