African lungfish
Protopterus annectens
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African lungfish (Protopterus annectens) is a freshwater fish of the family Protopteridae, in the order Ceratodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 100 cm, with a maximum published weight of 4 kg.
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The African lungfish (Protopterus annectens) is a remarkable freshwater fish reaching up to 100 cm and 4 kg. It can breathe air using modified swim bladders that function as lungs, allowing it to survive in oxygen-depleted waters and even aestivate in dry mud during droughts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 100,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 4,0 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Orden | Ceratodontiformes |
| Familia | Protopteridae |
| Especies | Protopterus annectens |
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