What is a polypterus senegalus or Cuvier's bichir? what does it eats? What are their spawning behaviour?

Answer 1

Polypterus senegalus senegalus
Scientific name: Polypterus senegalus senegalus (Cuvier, 1829)
Common name(s): Senegal bichir, Grey/Gray bichir, Dinosaur eel

Origin: Africa: Nile basin and West Africa, including Gambia, Niger, Senegal, Volta and Lake Chad basins.

Max reported size (TL): 505mm (20")

Description: Uniform brownish-grey to olive colour on dorsal surface, ventral surface whitish. No banding on adults, very young juveniles show three horizontal bands. Upper jaw slightly longer than lower jaw. 8-11 dorsal finlets.

Comments: One of the more commonly available species, it is also one of the more active bichirs during daylight hours.

Answer 2

Here's a link with some good info and some more links. These should provide all the answers you need.

http://fish.mongabay.com/species/Polypterus_senegalus.html

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Answer 3

See info on species on links below. The second has mating behavior:

http://www.aquatic-hobbyist.com/profiles/freshwater/others/Bichir.html

http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/breeding/Gallo_Senegal_Bichir.html

Answer 4

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