It is native to fresh and brackish waters in West and Central Africa. The reed fish possesses a pair of lungs in addition to gills, allowing it to survive in very oxygen-poor water. It is threatened by habitat loss through palm oil plantations, other agriculture, deforestation, and urban development.
- Scientific Name: Erpetoichthys calabaricus.
- Appearance: They have an elongated, snake-like body covered in thick, double-layered scales.
- Habitat: Found in slow-flowing rivers, swamps, and other shallow bodies of water in West and Central Africa.
- Behavior: Nocturnal, peaceful, and relatively shy, often hiding among plants and in crevices.
- Diet: Primarily carnivorous, feeding on crustaceans, insects, and small fish.
- Aquarium Keeping: Can be kept in freshwater












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