Teugelsi Bichir (Polypterus teugelsi)

Teugelsi Bichir (Polypterus teugelsi)This is a species of carnivorous, nocturnal bichir (a group of ray finned fishes) that lives in the Cross River drainage basin in the country of Cameroon. The Teugelsi was only very recently classified in 2004. It can grow to up to 16 inches long] It has a network of black markings on the dorsal surface and the medial and pelvic fins, completely black pectoral fins, and an orange ventral surface.

Newly acquired Altums may be shy feeders and require patience

This is the platinum or leucistic color morph

torpedo-shaped body and bold zebra-like striping

Provide plenty of swimming space

They are most often found in slow moving or still water environments like lagoons

or in groups of 4 or more

giving an almost marbled effect

aggressive or fin-nipping species

this catfish brings both elegance and intensity to large aquariums

They black diagonal patterns

Freshwater Dolphin Fish - Mormyrus longirostrismis a rare fish in the trade

The Freshwater Lionfish gets to be quite large