27+ Dinosaur Senegalus Polypterus

Dinosaur Bichir Polypterus Senegalus. Published August 27 2014 9 min read.

Mccarrell Blog Polypterus Senegalus

Senegalus is smaller than its brethren reaching about 355 cm 14.

. Polypterus senegalus the Senegal bichir. Dec 16 2018 16K Dislike Share Aquarium Co-Op 824K subscribers Senegal Bichirs polypterus senegalus or dinosaur bichirs are all the same thing. This is a freshwater fish that has its origins dating back to prehistoric times hence the name.

Photo by Antoine Morin. Polypterus senegalus the Senegal bichir gray bichir or Cuviers bichir and sometimes called the dinosaur eel a misnomer as the creature is neither an. East West and central.

Albino Senegal Bichir Polypterus senegalus 6499 5499 The Senegal or Common Bichir also known as Dinosaur Eel is the most widespread species of Polypterus in Africa. One of the most fascinating creatures of the water is the dinosaur bichir polypterus senegalus fish. The head is small and lizard-like with a gaping mouth and small eyes on either side.

A juvenile bichir forages for food. 12 30cm but can reach 16 40cm in the wild. Dinosaur bichirs are one of the most widespread species from Polypterus occurring in more than 26 African countries including the major Nile River system.

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