Polypterus endlicherii
| Scientific name | Polypterus endlicherii |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Heckel |
| Year of description | 1847 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Polypteridae |
| Genus | Polypterus |
Introduction
Polypterus endlicherii is a fresh water fish from the Africa.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size75 cm
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ShapeSerpentiform
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Patternmottling
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size75 cm
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ShapeSerpentiform
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Patternmottling
How to recognize Polypterus endlicherii ?
Polypterus endlicherii measures between 50 and 75 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and beige body. The also has noir mottling.
Sexual dimorphism
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
Polypterus endlicherii hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
Polypterus endlicherii is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
Although Polypterus endlicherii is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui dépose ses Œufs dans la végétation
Polypterus endlicherii is a fish ovipare qui dépose ses Œufs dans la végétation.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature26 - 28 °C
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pH (acidity)6 - 7.5
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gh (hardness)6 - 16
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FlowSlow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
To go further
Species of the same family
snake fish
Polypteridae
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Scientific partners
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snake fish
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