Polypterus ansorgii 🤩 Commonly known as the Guinean Bichir this predatory fish grows up to 72cm and needs a large aquarium with large tank mates 💪🏻 #grosvenortropicals #lisburn #aquaticshop #smallbusinessowneruk #fishnerds #bichir | Grosvenor Tropicals

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@monsteraquarium The African bichir fish, also known as Polypterus, are fascinating creatures native to the freshwater rivers and lakes of Africa. They have unique elongated bodies with bony plates covering their scales, resembling ancient fish species. These fish are known for their ability to breathe air and survive out of water for short periods. They are often kept as exotic pets in aquariums due to their interesting appearance and hardy nature.Hashtags:#AfricanBichir#Polypterus#ExoticFish#A

Bichir Polypterus endlicheri 🐉 🐠#bettafish #Ranas #Tubifex #Peces #Guppyfish #Aquarium #Fishtank #frog #Shrimps #Snail #Pezbetta | BettaVersol

21-inch saddled bichir (Polypterus endlicheri) The origins of the Polypteriforms date back to the Cretaceous period and the time of the dinosaurs, more than 60 million years ago. The present Polypteridae all originate from the freshwaters of Africa. The family is composed of two genera. The first, Erpetoichthys, contains only one species - E. calabaricus, otherwise known as the Rope fish. The second genus, Polypterus contains more than a dozen species and subspecies. Video: King Cong | Central F