Bony fish
Saddled Bichir
Polypterus endlicherii
Also known as: Black Volta, Dragonfin Bichir, Reedfish, Ripsaw Catfish, Ropefish, Saddled Polypterus, Sailfin, Sailfin Bichir, Tiger Polypterus
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Black Volta
- Dragonfin Bichir
- Reedfish
- Ripsaw Catfish
- Ropefish
- Saddled Polypterus
- Sailfin
- Sailfin Bichir
- Tiger Polypterus
LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2020
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Overview
Found close to the bottom in brackish mangroves and freshwater rivers and swamps.
They feed nocturnally on crustaceans, fish and snails.
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.
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How to identify
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Habitat & where to find it
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Bichirs (Polypteridae)
