Polypterus mokelembembe
Formerly known as Polypterus retropinnis (a species name now assigned to a different fish), this 'upper-jaw' bichir is fairly uncommon in the aquarium trade. The characteristic pattern is of indistinct dark blotches. The bronze-colored iris is also typical. A relatively small bichir, Polypterus mokelembembe rarely exceeds 12 inches. The individual pictured above is a very young fish. Note that the species name 'mokelembembe' refers to the mythical dinosaur-like animal said to inhabit lakes and jungles of the deep Congo River drainage.
Any aquarium care on these guys?
Formerly known as Polypterus retropinnis (a species name now assigned to a different fish), this 'upper-jaw' bichir is fairly uncommon in the aquarium trade. The characteristic pattern is of indistinct dark blotches. The bronze-colored iris is also typical. A relatively small bichir, Polypterus mokelembembe rarely exceeds 12 inches. The individual pictured above is a very young fish. Note that the species name 'mokelembembe' refers to the mythical dinosaur-like animal said to inhabit lakes and jungles of the deep Congo River drainage.
Any aquarium care on these guys?