The Ornate Bichir is an attractive prehistoric fish, with an elongated appearance that resembles a snake with small rounded legs and large, paddle-shaped pectoral fins. They have a remarkable black and yellow lattice pattern that extends to the ends when juveniles have a beautiful colored marbled design that will fade over time.

Polypterus ornatipinnis, the ornate bichir, is a bony fish of the family Polypteridae found in Lake Tanganyika and the Congo River basin in Central and East Africa. It is known from the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Tanzania. [3]

2023年11月24日 · Ornate Bichirs are nocturnal fish that will hide during the day. Ornate Bichir are often referred to as living dinosaurs. Ornate Bichir have a black and yellow patterned body. On the backs of Ornate Bichir are 9 to 11 dorsal spines. Ornate …

3 天之前 · The ornate bichir is a very large and interesting looking fish. They can grow to reach two feet in length and have a neat yellow base color on their bodies. Scattered throughout the yellow are black flecks that get closer together on their spiny dorsal fins.

It is arguably the most attractive species of bichir and makes a stunning specimen fish in the larger aquarium. It should be noted that most Polypterus offered for sale are wild caught and as such, may come in carrying infections or parasites. We suggest keeping a close eye on new fish for the first few weeks after purchase.

The Ornate Bichir (Polypterus ornatipinnis) is a distinct freshwater fish species native to the intricate aquatic ecosystems of Central Africa. Characterised by its elongated body, intricate patterns, and unique fin morphology, the Ornate Bichir is part of the ancient Polypteridae family.

2021年5月25日 · The Ornate bichir is a lobe-finned pike, a freshwater species of fish that originates from certain parts of Africa. The bichir can survive out of the water for short periods, being equipped with gills and a lung-like swimbladder that enables the creature to breathe.

The Ornate Bichir, Polypterus ornatipinnis, is considered the most attractive of the Bichir group. It is a Lobe-finned Pike, a freshwater fish originating from Africa. As with other members of the primitive Polypteridae family, the Ornate Bichir has the unique ability to survive out of water.

2019年4月21日 · The Ornate Bichir, also known as Polypterus ornatipinnis, has yellow pattern colorings on its back, body, fins, and head. Its base colorings can vary from dark brown to grey. This is one of the most popular and also one of the largest (24 inches in length).