Kingdom Animalia Genus Polypterus Higher classification Polypterus Order Bichir | Family Polypteridae Phylum Chordata Rank Species Subclass Chondrostei | |
Similar Polypterus endlicheri endlicheri, Polypterus, Bichir, Polypterus lapradei, Polypterus bichir | ||
Saddled bichir polypterus endlicheri endlicher species spotlight monster edition
Polypterus endlicheri is one of the largest species of the Polypterus genus of freshwater fish. It has two subspecies:
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- Saddled bichir polypterus endlicheri endlicher species spotlight monster edition
- 21 inches monster polypterus endlicheri bichir
- Description
- Habitat and distribution
- References
21 inches monster polypterus endlicheri bichir
Description
The species reached a maximum recorded length of about 63 cm (24.8 in) as an unsexed male. The maximum recorded weight was about 3.3 kg (7.3 lb). It can be identified by its flattened head with a prominent lower jaw that is larger than its upper jaw. Its dorsal side is of a green and yellow color. Its head and fins also have black spots on them.
This fish is recorded to be piscivorous. Their diet also includes snails and crustaceans. Their reproduction cycle begins in the rainy season when the chemistry of the water and temperature change. This species is also known to be an egg scatterer. P. endlicheri can live in aquaria with proper maintenance.
Habitat and distribution
Polypterus endlicheri is recorded to be found in freshwater habitats within demersal depth ranges. This species is native to a tropical climate.
P. endlicheri is found in the Nile River, the Chad basin, the Niger River, the Volta River, and the Bandama River of Africa. This species is native to Cameroon, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Chad, the Ivory Coast, Mali, Sudan, Benin, and the Central African Republic.