Delhezi Bichir
Polypterus ornatipinnis
Description
Delhezi Bichir. The Delhezi Bichir is also known as the Armored or Banded Bichir and originates from the Congo basin, Africa. As with other members of the primitive Polypteridae family, the Delhezi Bichir has the unique ability to survive out of water. With a lung-like paired swim bladder and gills to help breathing, the Delhezi Bichir can spend short periods of time on land, but must soon return to its water environment for adequate respiration. This species is snakelike in shape with a tapered, blunt head and is silver/grey in appearance with many black vertical bars covering the back of the fish. Their mouth is relatively small when compared to other... Source: LiveAquaria Freshwater Fish. Please confirm current availability, size, price, delivery and collection terms with the seller.