Spotted African Lungfish (Protopterus dolloi)
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Spotted African Lungfish
Spotted African Lungfish
Protopterus dolloi
757 Litres (200 US G.)
100-130 cm (39.4-51.2")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Protopteridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Spotted African Lungfish, Slender Lungfish
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Best kept in species tanks as smaller fish will be eaten.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
- African Lungfish spend most of there time at the bottom of the tank and only come up when they need air or for feeding.
Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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