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BICHIR
Bichir Collection
Our Bichir Collection features some of the most prehistoric and fascinating freshwater predators in the aquarium world. Known for their armored bodies, snake-like movement, and ancient lineage, bichirs are true living fossils that bring a raw, primal presence to any setup.
Native to the rivers and swamps of Africa, bichirs (genus Polypterus) are air-breathing predators that can gulp oxygen from the surface—making them incredibly hardy and adaptable. Their slow, stalking behavior combined with sudden explosive strikes makes them one of the most exciting species to observe in a predator tank.
At Predatory Fins, we specialize in sourcing high-quality and rare bichir species, from commonly kept varieties to hard-to-find collector pieces. Whether you’re building a monster tank or looking for a unique oddball species, bichirs are a must-have.
Why Choose Bichirs
- Prehistoric, dinosaur-like appearance
- Air-breathing and highly adaptable
- Strong predator instincts and feeding response
- Wide range of species—from smaller types to true monsters
Care Overview
Bichirs require secure, covered aquariums (they are escape artists), along with strong filtration and stable water conditions. A soft substrate and hiding areas like driftwood or caves are ideal. Most species grow large and should be housed with appropriately sized tank mates.
Perfect For
- Monster and predator aquariums
- Oddball fish collectors
- Hobbyists looking for interactive species
- Unique centerpiece fish
Why Buy From Predatory Fins
We focus on healthy, properly acclimated bichirs, including rare and high-end species you won’t commonly find. Every fish is selected with quality and long-term success in mind.
Explore our Bichir Collection and add a true living fossil to your aquarium.
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Ornate Bichir (Polypterus ornatipinnis)
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$295.00
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The ornate bichir is the most popular of all bichirs, mainly due to its colors and patterns. It is the most attractive looking bichir. All bichirs ...
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Delhezi Bichir (Polypterus delhezi)
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$38.00
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$72.00
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Also known as the barred bichir, armoured bichir, bandback bichir, or banded bichir is an elongated fish found in the Congo River, specifically in ...
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Teugelsi Bichir (Polypterus teugelsi)
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$450.00
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This is a species of carnivorous, nocturnal bichir (a group of ray-finned fishes) that lives in the Cross River drainage basin in the country of Ca...
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Lapradei Koliba Bichir (Polypterus lapradei)
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$280.00
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Polypterus is a genus of freshwater fish in the bichir family (family Polypteridae) of the order Polypteriformes. They live in various areas in Afr...
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Nile Bichir (Polypterus bichir bichir)
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$550.00
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$2,300.00
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Polypterus bichir, the Nile bichir, is a fish which lives in the Nile. So rarer subspecies from Lake Chad can command a significanly higher price. ...
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Turkana Senegal Bichir (Polypterus senegalus)
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$165.00
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$195.00
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Turkana Senegal Bichir — Polypterus senegalusThe living fossil of Africa The Turkana Senegal Bichir is one of the closest things in the hobby to ke...
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Weeksii Bichir (Polypterus weeksii)
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$155.00
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The Weeksii Bichir is also known as the Mottled or Fatheaded Bichir. It originates from the Congo River basin in Central Africa. They have the abil...
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Mokelembembe Bichir (Polypterus mokelembembe)
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$135.00
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$75.00
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Polypterus mokelembembe is a new species of bichir from the central Congo River
Senegal Bichir (Polypterus senegalus)
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Polypterus is a genus of freshwater fish in the bichir family (family Polypteridae) of the order Polypteriformes. They live in various areas in Afr...
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Endlicheri Bichir (Polypterus endlicheri)
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Also known as the saddled bichir, it is an incredibly hardy, nocturnal species with very poor vision, P. endlicheri endlicheri relies on its excell...
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Congicus Bichir (Polypterus congicus)
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$58.00
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$275.00
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The Congicus bichir also known as Giant Bichir is the largest of Polypterus species. It reaches a maximum length of 39 inches. It originates from t...
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Ansorgii Bichir (Polypterus ansorgii)
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Also known as the Guinean bichir is a ray-finned fish from rivers and other freshwater habitats in Western Africa, ranging from Guinea-Bissau to Ni...
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Albino Senegal Bichir (Polypterus senegalus)
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$65.00
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The Albino Polypterus senegalus is a true genetic color morph. The body is pinkish white with red eyes.
West African Green Bichir (Polypterus retropinnis)
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Also known as the Zaire Green Speckled bichir this is a smaller of Polypterus species. It reaches a maximum length of 13 inches. It is a newer spec...
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Longfin Senegal Bichir (Polypterus senegalus)
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Polypterus is a genus of freshwater fish in the bichir family (family Polypteridae) of the order Polypteriformes. They live in various areas in Afr...
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Albino Short Body Senegal Bichir (Polypterus senegalus)
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$225.00
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The Albino Polypterus senegalus is a true genetic color morph. The body is pinkish white with red eyes.
Leucistic Senegal Bichir (Polypterus senegalus)
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Platinum is the leucistic color morph where the body is absent of color and the eyes are black.
Polli Marbled Bichir (Polypterus polli)
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Poll's bichir, is a species of bichir from the Malebo Pool and the lower and central basins of the Congo River.
Marbled Palmas Bichir (Polypterus Palmas)
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Polypterus palmas is distinguished from other species of the genus by the upper jaw longer than lower jaw, pectoral fin not reaching the level of t...
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