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Genus Family: Polypteridae 🍽️ 2 Edible

Polypterus

Species
13
Max Length
97 cm
Max Weight
4.4 kg
Max Lifespan
—
Avg Trophic
3.36
Threatened
—

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Cladistii
Order
Polypteriformes
Family
Polypteridae
Genus
Polypterus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
13

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
DD
Least Concern 12
Data Deficient 1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Cameroon
1 spp.
Mexico
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

Shallowest
0 m
Deepest
10 m