Introduction
Polypterus bichir is a fresh water fish from the Africa.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size82 cm
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ShapeSerpentiform
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size82 cm
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ShapeSerpentiform
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize This fish ?
Polypterus bichir measures between 50 and 82 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir, marron and beige body. The also has noir and marron vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Polypterus bichir hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
Polypterus bichir is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although Polypterus bichir is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui dépose ses Œufs dans la végétation
Polypterus bichir is a fish ovipare qui dépose ses Œufs dans la végétation.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Origin and distribution
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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FlowSlow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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Scientific partners
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