Polypterus bichir

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Polypterus bichir is also known as the Nile bichir, is a fish which lives in the Nile River, Africa, and some of its tributaries.

[edit] Description

It is a dark grayish color on the top, with dark vertical marking and bands on the flank. This marking is more prominent of juveniles, and fades as the fish grows.

[edit] References

• http://www.polypterus.info/p_bichir.htm

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