The Andoni River (''Okwan Obolo'') is one of the many rivers in
Rivers State
Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa ...
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Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...
. Andoni River is located between the
New Calabar River and
Imo River. It is believed to have derived its name from St. Anthony, a European explorer who visited the area in 15th century. The mouth of the river gives way to large mangroves which are an important habitat for aquatic animals.
Fauna
The river is host to many fish species including
Sarotherodon melanotheron,
Galeoides decadactylus, and
Ilisha africana. Additionally the river mangroves are home to the many other aquatic animals including oysters
Crassostrea gasar and shrimp
Penaeus monodon
''Penaeus monodon'', commonly known as the giant tiger prawn, Asian tiger shrimp, black tiger shrimp, and other names, is a marine crustacean that is widely reared for food.
Taxonomy
''Penaeus monodon'' was first described by Johan Christian ...
. Over the last decade evidence has emerged that the river and it's estuary are declining in capacity to support habitats for local fish populations.
References
Rivers of Rivers State
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