Ansorgii Bichir (Polypterus ansorgii) Short Body Flagtail Prochilodus are large characins

Flagtail Prochilodus are large characins from South America that make great tankmates with larger fish

and vibrant red-orange tail

There are many color variations and can reach a size 5 to 6 inches

Current Sale Size: Typically 4–9 inches

but this can be quite variable and it seems that no two Clown Knifefish are exactly alike

Ansorgii Bichir (Polypterus ansorgii) Short Body Flagtail Prochilodus are large characinsAlso known as the Guinean bichir is a ray finned fish from rivers and other freshwater habitats in Western Africa, ranging from Guinea Bissau to Nigeria. It reaches a maximum length of 12 inches, is greenish brown to black in color, and has large, dark spots and blotches on its sides.