Polypterus ansorgii Boulenger, 1910

Description


Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. Diagnosis: Polypterus ansorgii is distinguished from other species of the genus by its two jaws of equal length and its dorsal fin set forward, only separated from the head by 11 to 13 scales (Ref. 2835, 81263).

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Cladistii

Order: Polypteriformes

Family: Polypteridae

Genus: Polypterus

Species: Polypterus ansorgii Boulenger, 1910

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Biology


    Facultative air-breathing (Ref. 126274)

    Habitat


    demersal

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless