14 observationsLeast Concern
Congo Bichir
Polypterus congicus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Polypteriformes ›Family: Polypteridae ›Genus: Polypterus
About
Polypterus congicus, the Congo bichir, is a species of bichir with a maximum recorded size of 970 millimetres (38 in). The colour also varies from yellowish brown to grey, darker in the top, paler in the ventral area. It has a pattern of around 8 irregular vertical bands along the flanks of the fish, that do not extend completely onto the ventral surface. The lower jaw is prominent, much like P. endlicheri. The male has a wider...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Congo Bichir is Polypterus congicus.
- The Congo Bichir has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Congo Bichir belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Congo Bichir belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Congo Bichir belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Congo Bichir belongs to the order Polypteriformes.
- Congo Bichir belongs to the family Polypteridae.
- Congo Bichir belongs to the genus Polypterus.