Teugelsi Bichir (Polypterus teugelsi) Gar All black pleco with tiny

All black pleco with tiny dots of yellow

this rare catfish spends most of its time motionless—until it strikes in a split second

algae-grazing swimmers that thrive in groups and are perfect for balancing out aggressive tank mates

which are likely to dry up in the dry season

nocturnal bichir (a group of ray-finned fishes) that lives in the Cross River drainage basin in the country of Cameroon

Teugelsi Bichir (Polypterus teugelsi) Gar All black pleco with tinyThis 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 Cameroon. The Teugelsi was only very recently classified in 2004. It can grow to up to 16 inches long] It has a network of black markings on the dorsal surface and the medial and pelvic fins, completely black pectoral fins, and an orange ventral surface.