Category: Ancient fish

1. Introduction 【Child】Professor, I came across the mythical Polypterus senegalus in an ancient sea tale. It’s said to swim through the oceans like a serpent or dragon. Is such a creature real, and can we actually keep one in an aquarium? 【Professor】Ah, the Polypterus senegalus, also known as the Senegal Bichir, is indeed a real…

1. Introduction 【Child】: Professor, I’ve been reading this magical book about ancient water creatures, but one in particular caught my curiosity. It’s called the Polypterus endlicheri, or the Saddled bichir. It seems like a combination of an eel and a dragon, don’t you think? What can you tell me about this fascinating fish? 【Professor】: Ah,…

1. Introduction 【Child】: Professor, have you ever read Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”? I found the underwater world to be so enchanting and mysterious, and I can’t help but think about the Polypterus endlicheri congicus that I saw at the aquarium the other day. Can you please tell me more about these fascinating…

【Child】Professor, have you ever heard of the legendary creature with the body of a fish and the soul of a philosopher – the Polypterus albino senegalus? 【Professor】Ah, the albino form of the senegalus bichir, or simply polypterus! A fascinating and ancient fish species indeed. In this article, we shall embark on a journey to explore…

1. Introduction 【Child】Professor, I’ve been reading The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, and it sparked my curiosity about various fish species. Today, I came across the Polypterus weeksii, a fish that seems to swim out of an ancient myth. Would you teach me all about this mysterious creature? 【Professor】Ah, the Polypterus weeksii,…

1. Introduction 【Child】Oh, great Professor Marinfish, I recently stumbled upon a mysterious and mesmerizing aquatic creature called the Peru Motro, as described in an ancient scroll. Can you enlighten me on this fascinating species and help me understand its secrets and wonders? 【Professor】Ah, a curious and enigmatic creature indeed! The Peru Motro, known scientifically as…

【Child】 Professor, I recently read “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” by Jules Verne, and I can’t stop thinking about the mysterious creatures that inhabit the deep sea. Today, I want to explore the enigmatic world of the star-studded shark. Can you tell me about this extraordinary creature? 【Professor】 Ah, the star-studded shark! A splendid choice,…

1. Introduction 【Child】 Professor, do you know any fish that has characteristics from ancient times, like Odysseus crossing the sea or the Sirens’ songs luring him in? 【Professor】 Ah, your question brings to mind the Protopterus annectens annectens, or the African lungfish. They’re an extraordinary species with a history dating back hundreds of millions of…

1. Introduction 【Child】: Professor, have you ever heard the story of the Lungfish from the water kingdom that can survive on land like a character in a Jules Verne adventure? 【Professor】: Ah, my curious young friend, I believe you are referring to the intriguing Protopterus dolloi, also known as the Marbled Lungfish. In this conversation,…

1. Introduction 【Child】: Professor, I’ve recently come across a peculiar creature in my aquatic literature adventures. It seems to be both fish and eel, yet also just a tad monstrous! Can you guess which creature I’m referring to? 【Professor】: Ah, it seems like you’re talking about the fascinating Protopterus annectens, also known as the African…