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[Cheesyclop]

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I have 3 Bichirs. 2 of which are the same and I believe they are “polypterus senegalus senegalus” the ones pictured in the first 2 pictures above. I’m not sure on the exact species in pictured in the 3rd photo. It has less finlets and is slightly darker in color. Pictures 4 and 5 are the two different ones side by side. I was given them by a friend who knew nothing about them. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

 

[fishhead0103666]

All of them are senegal bichirs

 

[Cheesyclop]

All of them are senegal bichirs

I figured they all looked too similar. Is there a reason for the difference in number of finlets? That’s what really was confusing me

 

[Dégatdeau]

I figured they all looked too similar. Is there a reason for the difference in number of finlets?

Captive bred bichir genes are all over the place. I have two cb endlis from the same batch that are totally different in pattern and headshape.

 

[Lazybum34]

Senegal bichir