🌿Native Nature

Ornate Bichir

Polypterus ornatipinnis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Polypteriformes ›Family: Polypteridae ›Genus: Polypterus

About

Polypterus ornatipinnis, the ornate bichir, is a bony fish found in Lake Tanganyika and the Congo River basin in Central and East Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ornate Bichir?
The scientific name of Ornate Bichir is Polypterus ornatipinnis.
What is the conservation status of Ornate Bichir?
The Ornate Bichir has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Ornate Bichir belong to?
Ornate Bichir belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ornate Bichir belong to?
Ornate Bichir belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Ornate Bichir belong to?
Ornate Bichir belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Ornate Bichir belong to?
Ornate Bichir belongs to the order Polypteriformes.
What family does Ornate Bichir belong to?
Ornate Bichir belongs to the family Polypteridae.
What genus does Ornate Bichir belong to?
Ornate Bichir belongs to the genus Polypterus.