West African bichir

Polypterus retropinnis

Thirty Four Centimeters Polypterid Fish

West African bichir is a freshwater fish from Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 34 cm.

Class: Bichirs and Reedfish
Order: Bichirs and Reedfish
Family: Polypteridae
Genus: Polypterus
Maximum length: 34 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: Ogowe and Congo River basins in Central Africa (Ref. 3188 , 56367 , 81628 ). Reports from West Africa (Ref. 4537 ) refer to Polypterus retropinnis lowei , which is now a synonym of Polypterus palmas (Ref. 122071 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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