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Bichirs: Polypteriformes - Physical Characteristics, Diet, Behavior And Reproduction, Bichir (polypterus Ornatipinnis): Species Account - GEOGRAPHIC RANGE, HABITAT, BICHIRS AND PEOPLE, CONSERVATION STATUS

BICHIR (Polypterus ornatipinnis): SPECIES ACCOUNT

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

Bichirs live in western and central tropical Africa. Some live in the Nile River. Bichirs do not live in rivers that drain into the Indian Ocean.

HABITAT

Bichirs live in fast-moving and slow-moving rivers, floodplains, swamps, lakes, and pools. Because they are able to breathe air, bichirs can live in stagnant, or still, stale water.

BICHIRS AND PEOPLE

Bichirs are used in the ornamental fish business. Large bichirs are used for food in West Africa.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Bichirs are not threatened or endangered.

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