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African Lungfish

Protopterus dolloi

Photo by Nicholas4
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Description:

Apparently it breathes air!! The Spotted African lungfish or slender lungfish (Protopterus dolloi) is a species of lungfish found in Africa. Specifically, it is found in the Kouilou-Niari Basin of the Republic of the Congo and Ogowe River basin in Gabon. It is also found in the lower and Middle Congo River Basins.

Habitat:

Bronx Zoo exhibit

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