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Polypterus Palmas Polli

Polypterus palmas polli

Species Name: Polypterus palmas polli
Common Name: Marbled bichir
Size: max. 13
pH: 6.0 - 8.0
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gal
Native Location: Gazetteer West Africa: Lower and central Congo basin
Temperature:72°F-82°F
Diet: carnivorous
Breeding: Egg-layer
Gender Diffrences: Male with thicker and wider anal fin than female.
Additional Comments:
Diagnosis: Dorsal spines (total): 5-7. The 5-7 spines on the dorsal fin distinguishes Polypterus palmas polli from P. p. buettikoferi and P. p. palmas.

Date(s): December 16, 2003. Album by Yu-Chia Chang. Photos by Yu-Chia Chang. 1 - 24 of 73 Total. 8820 Visits.

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