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The Andoni River [1] (Okwan Obolo) is one of the many rivers in Rivers State, Nigeria. [2] Andoni River is located between the New Calabar River and Imo River. [3] It is believed to have derived its name from St. Anthony, a European explorer who visited the area in 15th century. [4] The mouth of the river gives way to large mangroves which are an important habitat for aquatic animals. [5]
The river is host to many fish species including Sarotherodon melanotheron, Galeoides decadactylus, and Ilisha africana. [6] Additionally the river mangroves are home to the many other aquatic animals including oysters Crassostrea gasar and shrimp Penaeus monodon. [7] 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. [8]
Report says in 2022 that Andoni River is one of the rivers in Rivers State that is being polluted by oil spillage as a result of illegal oil refinery. [9] The estuary is also enduring contamination from quick hydrocarbon contamination sources and nearby contamination from dissolved sullied dregs, released household and human squander, and long separate stream contamination. [10]
4°26′N7°20′E / 4.433°N 7.333°E
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