Bichirs: Introduction

Polypterus palmas polli

max size 30cm (12")

Polypterus retropinnis - West African Bichir

can't find details on max size for this particular bichir



pic taken from http://www.rehobothaquatics.com

Polypterus senegalus senegalus - Gray Bichir

max size 40cm (16")



pic taken from Dovii's gallery

my long fin senegalus



my albino senegalus

Polypterus weeksii

max size 54cm (22")

Male bichir



Female bichir

yvonne, u noe wat size a bichir can mate?
coz i heard from another forum some1 has successfully breed bichirs
any info??

[piertiong]

Originally Posted by yvonne

Polypterus endlicheri congicus

max size up to 75cm (29.5")



pic taken from

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.u...article_id=110

this picture actually shows a P.E Endlicheri and not P.E Congicus.

Originally Posted by piertiong

this picture actually shows a P.E Endlicheri and not P.E Congicus.

hey, congrats man, u're the winner of the "spot-the-mistake" contest

p.s. this oso goes to show dat most, if not everyone, dun really bother wat was posted

Originally Posted by HuttShun

any idea on how to differntiate between congisius and endlicheri endlicheri?
seen the link but still not able to do so...
congisius got plj one ah?

hi
congisius = thinner black strips.
= bottom belly no strips, mainly white.

endy = thicker black strips
= bottom belly also have the strips

any expert, correct me if i am wrong

Originally Posted by yvonne

Bichirs belong to the family of Polypteridae of primitive fishes wif Ray-fins.These freshwater fishes have thick bonelike scales wif a series of dorsal fins instead of a single fin.

The are two genera: the genus Erpetoichthys contains only one species - E. calabaricus, known as the Rope or Reed Fish.

The other genus contains the Polypterus species (bichirs), there are currently 16 recognised species, The more commonly encountered ones (In Singapore)are in red as described below.

Erpetoichthys calabaricus - Reedfish or Ropefish
Polypterus ansorgii - Guinean Bichir
Polypterus bichir bichir - Nile Bichir
Polypterus bichir katangae
Polypterus bichir lapradei
Polypterus delhezi - Barred Bichir
Polypterus endlicheri congicus
Polypterus endlicheri endlicheri - Saddled Bichir
Polypterus ornatipinnis - Ornate Bichir
Polypterus palmas buettikoferi
Polypterus palmas palmas - Shortfin Bichir
Polypterus palmas polli
Polypterus retropinnis - West African Bichir
Polypterus senegalus meridionalis
Polypterus senegalus senegalus - Gray Bichir
Polypterus weeksii - Mottled Bichir

Hello Yvonne
Although i am a new member..
I have been following yourself and fellow members post's for some time on bichirs and have the utmost most respect for all your collections.
Great job on the info post on ray fins!
Polypterus look almost prehistoric at times in their natural condition and demand the respect and care they deserve
Couldnt help but notice F-base cites another species not on ur list as...
Polyterus Teugelsi recently updated in 04
Best regards