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Name
Scientific name
Polypterus teugelsi
Described by
Authority Britz, Year 2004
Family
Polypteridae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
Polypterus teugelsi is a bichir probably endemic to the River Cross drainage in Cameroon, where it lives in shady, slow-moving rainforest s…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
400mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm, Minimum height 60 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–28°C, pH 7–7.5
Hardness
1–5dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cameroon
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Probably endemic to the River Cross drainage in Cameroon.
Habitat
Most commonly found in shady, slow-moving rainforest streams with lush growths of overhanging marginal vegetation.
Aquarium size
150 ∗ 60 ∗ 60 cm - ~540 litres.
Maintenance
Assume tank setup as for other bichir species. Therefore floor space is more important than depth. A soft substrate with pieces of driftwood and smooth rocks a…
Water conditions
Temperature: 25 – 28 °C pH: 7.0-7.5 Hardness: 1-5 dH
Diet
P. teugelsi is carnivorous by nature and feeding should be as for other species in the genus. This means that dried foods are unlikely to be accepted and inste…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not to be trusted with tankmates it can fit in its mouth but is probably relatively peaceful otherwise as with other bichirs. Suitable tankmates should therefo…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Has not been bred in aquaria. Little to nothing is known of its breeding behaviour.
Notes
An incredibly hardy, nocturnal species with very poor vision, P. teugelsi relies on its excellent sense of smell to locate food. This species along with others…
References
References
No references