Polypterus palmas, also called the shortfin or marbled bichir, is a fish in the family Polypteridae found in freshwater environments throughout West Africa. [4]

Polypterus palmas, also called the shortfin or marbled bichir, is a fish in the family Polypteridae found in freshwater environments throughout West Africa.

2017年3月18日 · Polypterus palmas polli is no longer a member of the Palmas complex and is now known as just Polypterus polli. Polypterus endlicheri congicus was found to be a closer relative to P. bichir bichir and P. bichir lapradei and is no longer an Endlicheri subspecies disbanding the Endlicheri complex.

Polypterus palmas. Identification Numbers. TSN: 573247. Geography. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Footer Menu - Employment. Careers & Internships; Contracting; Footer Menu - Site Links.

Diagnosis: Polypterus palmas is distinguished from other species of the genus by the upper jaw longer than lower jaw, pectoral fin not reaching the level of the first dorsal fin ray and 27-32 scales between occiput and first dorsal fin ray (Ref. 2835, 28149, 42908, 81263).

2023年11月24日 · Marbled Bichir, also known as Palmas or Shortfin Bichir, is native to Africa and has a unique eel-like appearance. Bichirs have lungs as well as gills, and can breathe air directly when necessary. This adaptation allows them to survive …

Synonym (s): Polypterus palmas palmas (Ayres, 1850), Polypterus palmas buettikoferi (Steindachner, 1891), Polypterus lowei. Common name (s): Shortfin bichir, dinosaur eel. Origin: West Africa: Congo, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone. Max reported size (SL): 298mm (12")

2023年2月24日 · The Palmas Bichir (Polypterus palmas) is a member of the family Polypteridae, better known as the Bichirs (pronounced bee-sheers). Poly (meaning many) and pteron (pterus) wings is in reference to the finlets that run down the back of this prehistoric fish.

Common name: Marbled Bichir, Palmas Bichir, Shortfin Bichir. Scientific name: Polypterus Palmas Palmas. Average Adult Fish Size: 13 inches / 32.5 cm. Place of Origin: Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Liberia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone.

It can be distinguished from the similar looking P. polli by an overall lighter pattern, spotted pectoral fins, and 7-9 dorsal fin rays. In the aquarium, they are hardy and undemanding, and with a maximum size of around 14″ they are more manageable as adults than …