Fish Species
Senegal Bichir
Polypterus senegalus
About
A primitive air-breathing predator with paired lung-like organs and a row of separate dorsal finlets. It is hardy but grows large, is an accomplished escape artist and will eat fish small enough to fit in its mouth. A tightly covered aquarium with a large footprint is essential.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Polypterus senegalus
Origin Region
Africa: Senegal, Gambia, Niger, Volta, Chad and Nile basins; also Congo basin populations
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
70 cm | 27.6 in
Water Requirements
West AfricaTemperature
23–27°C
pH
6–7.5
GH Hardness
3–10dGH
KH Alkalinity
2–6dKH
Min Tank Size
500L