diet composition of P.senegalus

[beblondie]

I probably posted this at some point if I did tough nuts here it is again lol

In a study by Hederick Dankwa 110 specimens of Polypterus senegalus stomach contents were analized results on the chart below(see chart)
exaclty what the contents were are also listed.I found the results to be interesting -Anne

Odonata nymphs-dragon fly
orthoptera larvae-locust
tricoptera-cadis fly
hemiptera-Hemiptera is an order of insects, comprising around 80000 species of cicadas, aphids, planthoppers, shield bugs and others
diptera larvae-The order Diptera includes all true flies.They live in aquatic (fresh water), semi-aquatic, or moist terrestrial environments.

 

[davo]

hmm skewed towards crabs. Lots of inverts though. For those that feed chicks to other animals, wonder if it's worth giving your bichir a leg now and again. Just a thought. Interesting indeed Anne.

 

[moonchild1970]

Mine love raw chicken meat. No skin though. Very fatty.

 

[beblondie]

I ound whats not on the list more interesting lol-Anne

 

[davo]

I should be able to keep any small fish I want with them then...
No amphibs either?