Description

Also known as Armoured Bichir, Bandback Bichir, Banded Bichir, Reedfish, Ripsaw Catfish, Ropefish, Sailfin.

Found in lakes, streams, and flood zones, of the Congo River Basin.
They feed on crustaceans, fish, and snails.
Length - 44cm
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: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Polypterus-delhezi.html