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Hello,
definitely a Polypterus bichir lapradei.
This can be seen when looking at the eyes-mouth-region ... typical descending line - P.e.congicus has a more horizontal line here. Also P.b.bichir has not such a descending line ... the head shape at all is somewhat different as could be seen on the P,b.bichir-related pics here.
There can be different reasons for the pale over-all colouration ... first: the darker the gravel, the darker the bichir (mostly). Also the contrast of the pattern is more visible.
Second: If the bichir is set in the tank shortly before he needs a bit time to acclimate - some will get their typical colouration / pattern after a day, some others need up to two weeks. This is pendent with hiding points and lightning (remember: Most bichirs are creatures of the night).
Greetings
Uwe
definitely a Polypterus bichir lapradei.
This can be seen when looking at the eyes-mouth-region ... typical descending line - P.e.congicus has a more horizontal line here. Also P.b.bichir has not such a descending line ... the head shape at all is somewhat different as could be seen on the P,b.bichir-related pics here.
There can be different reasons for the pale over-all colouration ... first: the darker the gravel, the darker the bichir (mostly). Also the contrast of the pattern is more visible.
Second: If the bichir is set in the tank shortly before he needs a bit time to acclimate - some will get their typical colouration / pattern after a day, some others need up to two weeks. This is pendent with hiding points and lightning (remember: Most bichirs are creatures of the night).
Greetings
Uwe
If ya don't mind me asking, what store did ya get him from in Toledo? I've only seen sens and ornates for sale here...