Gray Bichir - Polypterus senegalus senegalus
Species name: Polypterus senegalus senegalus
Synonym: Polypterus bichir; Polypterus senegallus; Polypterus lapradei; Polypterus arnaudi; Polypterus senegalensis; Polypterus delhezi ...
Senegal Bichir
Scientific Name: Polypterus senegalus
Family: Polypterus
About the Senegal Bichir
Species Type: Freshwater Fish
Category: Ancient Fish ...
Age of Aquariums Freshwater Fish Cuvier's Bichir - Polypterus senegalus
Photos & Comments
Photo Credit: Mark Myszkewicz ...
Polypterus senegalus senegalus
Your comments:
From: Dave
Date:05/09/2003
Well I've kept mine for 6 months and had very few problems with it. There are four main things to remember:
1) have a good fitting lid (otherwise it will be sat under your ...
"Polypterus senegalus". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. May 2005 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2005.
Polypterus senegalus (TSN 573243). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on 4 May 2005.
A carnivore, Polypterus senegalus can be offered a varied diet of live foods such as worms and shrimp, as well as prepared foods such as krill, pellet food, and freeze-dried tubifex. The Cuvier Bichir may also accept some frozen foods.
Polypterus Senegalus
SYN: Polypterus arnaudii, P. Senegalensis
PD: This elongated species averages nine dorsal rays, which make up the dorsal fin.
Latin Name: Polypterus senegalus
Origin: Africa
Temperature: 77-84°F (25-29°C)
Ease Of Keeping: Easy
Aggressivness: Not very aggressive to fish it cannot swallow.
Lighting: Subdued
Adult Size: 12" (30cm) in the aquarium, 16" (40cm) in the wild ...
Summary: The Senegal Bichir, Polypterus senegalus , is an excellent choice for those who like 'primitive-looking' fish that are relatively active and have a lot of personality.
Polypterus senegalus
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 See also: Fish, Water, Species, Gray Bichir, Arowana
  
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