spotted African lungfish

Protopterus dolloi

Spotted slender lungfish of Congo waters

Tropical
Lower river
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Elongated
Large
Tropical fish

The spotted lungfish or slender lungfish (Protopterus dolloi) is a species of lungfish from Middle Africa, where found in the Congo, Kouilou-Niari and Ogowe river basins. It is one of four extant species in the genus Protopterus.

Class: Lungfishes
Order: Lungfishes
Family: Protopteridae
Genus: Protopterus
Maximum length: 130 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: widespread in the lower and middle Congo River basin (Ref. 3498 , 40587 , 81627 , 104724 ). Also known from the Ogowe, Kouilou-Niari and Loeme rivers (Ref. 3498 , 40587 , 81627 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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