Protopterus annectens

Scientific name Protopterus annectens
Descriptor Owen
Year of description 1839
IUCN category LC
Family Protopteridae
Genus Protopterus
Protopterus annectens Protopterus annectens

Introduction

Protopterus annectens is a fresh water fish from the Africa.

Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    80 cm
  • Maximum size
    100 cm
  • Mimicry
    mud
  • Pattern
    mottling
  • Average size
    80 cm
  • Maximum size
    100 cm
  • Mimicry
    mud
  • Pattern
    mottling

How to recognize Protopterus annectens ?

Protopterus annectens measures between 80 and 100 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly marron, beige and gris body. The also has noir and marron mottling.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    carnivorous
  • Sociability
    solitary
  • territorial
    No
  • Way of living
    diurnal

Protopterus annectens is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .

Although Protopterus annectens is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.

Reproduction

  • Migratory species
    No

Protopterus annectens is a fish ovipare. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    25 - 30 °C
  • Flow
    Slow

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".

This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).

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