Polypterus Bichir
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| Scientific name | Polypterus bichir |
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| Higher classification | Polypterus |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Bichir |
| Rank | Species |
| Species | P. bichir |
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| ID | 3078400 |
About Polypterus Bichir
Polypterus bichir, the Nile bichir, is a fish which lives in the Nile and some of its tributaries in Africa. It is a dark grayish color on the top, with a dark vertical marking and bands on the flank. This marking is more prominent on juveniles, and fades as the fish grows.