African lungfish vs Anguille

Protopterus annectens compared with Protopterus dolloi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank African lungfish Anguille
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Dipneusti (Dipneusti) Dipneusti (Dipneusti)
Order same Ceratodontiformes (Ceratodontiformes) Ceratodontiformes (Ceratodontiformes)
Family same Protopteridae Protopteridae
Genus same Protopterus Protopterus
Species Protopterus annectens Protopterus dolloi

Evolutionary Relationship

African lungfish and Anguille share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Protopterus.

Conservation Status

African lungfish

LC — Least Concern

Anguille

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute African lungfish Anguille
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

African lungfish

The African lungfish (Protopterus annectens) is a species in the genus Protopterus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Anguille

No description available.

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