Lapredai Senegal

Key Details Scientific Name: Polypterus bichir lapradei (Subspecies of P. bichir) Appearance: Elongated, cylindrical body with greenish-grey coloration, dark vertical bands/spots, "armor-like" ganoid scales, and a series of 13-15 dorsal finlets. Unique Traits: Possesses functional lungs, allowing it to gulp air at the surface and survive in low-oxygen water or briefly on land. Behavior: Generally calm but predatory; will eat any tank mate smaller than its mouth. Size: Grows significantly, often reaching 18–20 inches, though some sources note related species can reach 30". Diet: Carnivore. Best fed with sinking pellets, frozen shrimp, fish fillets, and bloodworms.