Genus Polypterus

 
 

Guinean bichir - Polypterus ansorgii, commonly called Guinean Bichir, is a bony fish from rivers and other freshwater habitats in Western Africa, ranging from Guinea-Bissau to Nigeria.

 
 

Bichir - It is a dark grayish color on the top, with dark vertical marking and bands on the flank.

 
 

Bichir

 
 

Barred bichir - P.

 
 

Ornate bichir - P.

 
 

Gray bichir - The body is long and about as deep as it is wide.

Order : Polypteriformes
Family : Polypteridae
Genus : Polypterus