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Old 18-10-2004, 09:24 PM   #11
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Polypterus palmas polli

max size 30cm (12")

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Old 18-10-2004, 09:33 PM   #12
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Polypterus retropinnis - West African Bichir

can't find details on max size for this particular bichir



pic taken from http://www.rehobothaquatics.com
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Old 18-10-2004, 09:37 PM   #13
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Polypterus senegalus senegalus - Gray Bichir

max size 40cm (16")



pic taken from Dovii's gallery

my long fin senegalus



my albino senegalus

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Old 18-10-2004, 09:38 PM   #14
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Polypterus weeksii

max size 54cm (22")

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Old 18-10-2004, 10:33 PM   #15
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Default bichir:anal fins

Male bichir



Female bichir

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Old 19-10-2004, 12:25 AM   #16
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yvonne, u noe wat size a bichir can mate?
coz i heard from another forum some1 has successfully breed bichirs
any info??
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Old 31-10-2004, 03:43 PM   #17
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Polypterus endlicheri congicus

max size up to 75cm (29.5")



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http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.u...article_id=110
this picture actually shows a P.E Endlicheri and not P.E Congicus.
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Old 31-10-2004, 09:53 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by piertiong
this picture actually shows a P.E Endlicheri and not P.E Congicus.
hey, congrats man, u're the winner of the "spot-the-mistake" contest

p.s. this oso goes to show dat most, if not everyone, dun really bother wat was posted
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Old 01-11-2004, 03:38 PM   #19
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Default hi just manage to learn that from LFS owner

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any idea on how to differntiate between congisius and endlicheri endlicheri?
seen the link but still not able to do so...
congisius got plj one ah?
hi
congisius = thinner black strips.
= bottom belly no strips, mainly white.

endy = thicker black strips
= bottom belly also have the strips

any expert, correct me if i am wrong
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Old 16-11-2004, 07:53 AM   #20
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Bichirs belong to the family of Polypteridae of primitive fishes wif Ray-fins.These freshwater fishes have thick bonelike scales wif a series of dorsal fins instead of a single fin.

The are two genera: the genus Erpetoichthys contains only one species - E. calabaricus, known as the Rope or Reed Fish.

The other genus contains the Polypterus species (bichirs), there are currently 16 recognised species, The more commonly encountered ones (In Singapore)are in red as described below.

Erpetoichthys calabaricus - Reedfish or Ropefish
Polypterus ansorgii - Guinean Bichir
Polypterus bichir bichir - Nile Bichir
Polypterus bichir katangae
Polypterus bichir lapradei
Polypterus delhezi - Barred Bichir
Polypterus endlicheri congicus
Polypterus endlicheri endlicheri - Saddled Bichir
Polypterus ornatipinnis - Ornate Bichir
Polypterus palmas buettikoferi

Polypterus palmas palmas - Shortfin Bichir
Polypterus palmas polli
Polypterus retropinnis - West African Bichir

Polypterus senegalus meridionalis
Polypterus senegalus senegalus - Gray Bichir
Polypterus weeksii - Mottled Bichir
Hello Yvonne
Although i am a new member..
I have been following yourself and fellow members post's for some time on bichirs and have the utmost most respect for all your collections.
Great job on the info post on ray fins!
Polypterus look almost prehistoric at times in their natural condition and demand the respect and care they deserve
Couldnt help but notice F-base cites another species not on ur list as...
Polyterus Teugelsi recently updated in 04
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