Field Guide

Bichir

Bichirs are living fossils from Africa with primitive lungs. Browse our species guides below.

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Senegal Bichir

Polypterus senegalus

Peaceful · Intermediate

Ornate Bichir

Polypterus ornatipinnis

Semi-aggressive · Advanced

Reed Fish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus

Peaceful · Intermediate

Banded Bichir

Polypterus delhezi

Peaceful · Intermediate