Saddled Bichir - Polypterus endlicheri Resin Animal Heavenly Body

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Polypterus endlicheri, the saddled bichir, is one of the largest species of the Polypterus genus of freshwater fish.

Named in honor of botanist Stephan Endlicher (1804–1849), who apparently discovered the species in the fish collection at the Naturhistorisches Museum (Vienna)

The species reaches a maximum recorded length of about 63 cm (24.8 in) as an unsexed male. The maximum recorded weight was about 3.3 kg (7.3 lb). It can be identified by its flattened head with a prominent lower jaw that is larger than its upper jaw. Its dorsal side is of a green and yellow color. Its head and fins also have black spots on them.

This fish is recorded to be piscivorous. Their diet also includes snails and crustaceans. Their reproduction cycle begins in the rainy season when the chemistry of the water and temperature change. This species is also known to be an egg scatterer. P. endlicheri can live in aquaria with proper maintenance.