Lapradei Koliba Bichir (Polypterus lapradei) Sizes:5 - 6 inches Maximum Adult Size: 30–36 inches

Maximum Adult Size: 30–36 inches

large-growing Loricariid originates from the Caqueta basin in Colombia

Avoid over-reliance on feeder fish to reduce disease risk

This species can exceed 3–4 feet (36–48+ inches) in proper conditions

It is polymorphic and can have white or gold-orange edging to the tail and dorsal fins

Lapradei Koliba Bichir (Polypterus lapradei) Sizes:5 - 6 inches Maximum Adult Size: 30–36 inchesPolypterus is a genus of freshwater fish in the bichir family (family Polypteridae) of the order Polypteriformes. They live in various areas in Africa, including the Nile and the Congo Rivers. Bichirs are primitive fishes and one of few with lungs that functions equally as well in water as in air.