Bichir
Polypterus senegalus
A long olive freshwater fish with armoured scales, paddle-like pectoral fins and a row of separate dorsal finlets.
Fish
Bichir
Classic BichirPolypterus senegalus A long-bodied freshwater fish with armoured scales, paddle-like pectoral fins and a row of separate dorsal finlets.
Common
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Species field notes
Reported length
70 cm Excluding the tail
Water type
FreshwaterScientific name
Polypterus senegalusReal-world references. Size varies with age, population and environment.
Native range
Tropical freshwater across Africa.
Habitat
Sheltered river margins, swamps and freshwater lagoons.
Diet in nature
Insects, small crustaceans and other aquatic animals.
Natural appearance
Olive-grey body, pale belly and separate dorsal finlets.
Did you know?
It can breathe air at the surface.
Sources & species notes
- Royal Museum for Central Africa · Polypterus senegalushttps://faunafri.africamuseum.be/cloffa/table/taxon2/view?idtaxon%3Aint=2786
- FishBasehttps://www.fishbase.se/summary/5024