Polypterus onatipinnis

Polypterus onatipinnis is a weird fish. Its common name is Bichir. They originated from Central Africa and Zaire. Bichirs are fish but they do have some interesting features. This fish is truly unique.
Bichirs are an ancient fresh water fish. They have wide head and long bodies, which average around two feet long. The length includes their circular tail. These fish are scaly and have elongated fins protruding the front and back. Those fins somewhat resemble legs, and some people say that Bichirs look like salamanders. These fish have a unique swim bladder. Their swim bladder acts like a lung so the fish can breath for a short
time above the water. It takes in air and absorbs...