Description

Also known as Black Volta, Dragonfin Bichir, Reedfish, Ripsaw Catfish, Ropefish, Saddled Polypterus, Sailfin, Sailfin Bichir, Tiger Polypterus.

Found close to the bottom in brackish mangroves and freshwater rivers and swamps.
They feed nocturnally on crustaceans, fish and snails.
Length - 63cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Africa

Birchirs possess a pair of lungs and are air breathing can often be found walking along the bottoms using their Pectoral fins and tail.
Very popular in the aquarium trade. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/2385