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African ancient fish with dinosaur-like appearance and air-breathing ability. Hardy and long-lived. Nocturnal.
Polypterus, commonly known as bichirs, are an ancient group of freshwater fish native to the Nile River, Congo River, Lake Chad, and other African water bodies. Virtually unchanged for over 100 million years, they are considered living fossils. Their elongated, rope-like body is covered in hard rhomboid ganoid scales, and a series of small finlets (polypterus means 'many fins') run along the dorsal surface. Size varies greatly by species, from about 30 cm in smaller species to over 80 cm in the largest. Bichirs possess primitive lungs — modified swim bladders — enabling air breathing at the water surface, an adaptation to oxygen-poor environments. Nocturnal and bottom-dwelling, they move in a sinuous crawling motion and are strictly carnivorous, consuming frozen bloodworms, feeder fish, carnivore pellets, and shrimp. Their predatory nature requires careful tankmate selection — any fish small enough to fit in their mouths will be eaten. Water conditions are relatively flexible (pH 6.5–7.5, 25–28°C). Remarkably, they can briefly move on land using their pectoral fins, making a tightly fitting lid essential to prevent escape.
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产地
freshwater habitats of Africa, including the Nile, Congo, and Lake Chad basins
寿命
15-20 years
体型
20-70cm (varies by species)
温度
22〜28℃
Frozen bloodworms, shrimp, small fish, pellets
Size depends on species — 60-120cm
25-28°C
Comes to surface for air — seal all gaps
Carnivorous — sinking food at night
Poor vision, finds food by smell — feed at night
Intermediate. 这是一个中级难度的物种。建议有一定的饲养经验和环境管理知识。
Polypterus的理想温度为22〜28℃。避免温度骤变,保持稳定的环境。
Polypterus的平均寿命为15-20 years。通过适当的护理和营养,它们可以长寿健康地生活。
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Polypterus成年后通常可达20-70cm (varies by species)。大小可能因饲养条件和个体遗传而异。
Polypterus的食物为:Frozen bloodworms, shrimp, small fish, pellets。目标是适当的喂食频率和均衡的饮食。
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