Polypterus bichir (Nile bichir)

The Polypterus bichir or Nile bichir, is a species of fish that live in the Nile (the Nile river runs through Africa and some of its countries; including Egypt). This fish species haves a dark grayish color on the top and haves dark vertical markings on the flank, which fades as the fish matures.