Senegal Bichir
Polypterus senegalus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Fish
Polypterus senegalus, commonly known as the Senegal bichir, gray bichir or Cuvier's bichir, is an African species of ray-finned fish in the bichir family, Polypteridae. It is a typical example of polypterid fishes, as most of its defining physical features are common across the genus, such as its ancient, lungfish- or arowana-like appearance, the ability to breathe atmospheric oxygen, and its armor-like scales. These factors have influenced the species' popularity in captivity, and it is commonly kept by aquarists and other hobbyists.
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Polypteriformes
- Family
- Polypteridae
- Genus
- Polypterus