Polypterus Delhezi
Polypterus delhezi
Species Name: Polypterus delhezi
Common Name: Barred bichir/armoured bichir
Size: max. 17
pH: 6.0 - 8.0
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gal
Native Location: Gazetteer Central Africa: central basin of Congo River
Temperature:72°F-82°F
Diet: carnivorous
Breeding: Egg-layer
Gender Diffrences: Male with thicker and wider anal fin than female.
Additional Comments:
Dorsal side gray-olive colored, with 7 to 8 black transversal bars; ventral side yellowish, lighter on ventral side of head. Spots are forming a black line between the lips and suboperculum. Fins yellow with brown or black spots. This carnivorous fish lives in streams, lakes and zones of flood. Reproduction and spawning occurs during the rainy season. Normally, its pretty active. |
Date(s): December 16, 2003. Album by Yu-Chia Chang. Photos by Yu-Chia Chang. 1 - 24 of 81 Total. 0 Visits. |
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