Species details : Protopterus annectens (Owen, 1839)

Accepted scientific name:
Protopterus annectens (Owen, 1839) (accepted name) 1 literature reference for Protopterus annectens (Owen, 1839)
Synonyms:
Lepidosiren annectens Owen, 1839 (synonym) 1 literature reference for Lepidosiren annectens Owen, 1839
Lepidosiren tobal Castelnau, 1855 (synonym) 1 literature reference for Lepidosiren tobal Castelnau, 1855
Protopterus anguilliformis Owen, 1841 (synonym) 1 literature reference for Protopterus anguilliformis Owen, 1841
Protopterus annectans (Owen, 1839) (synonym) 1 literature reference for Protopterus annectans (Owen, 1839)
Protopterus annectens annectens (Owen, 1839) (synonym) 1 literature reference for Protopterus annectens annectens (Owen, 1839)
Protopterus annectens brieni Poll, 1961 (synonym) 1 literature reference for Protopterus annectens brieni Poll, 1961
Protopterus rhinocryptis Gray, 1850 (synonym) 1 literature reference for Protopterus rhinocryptis Gray, 1850
Rhinocryptis amphibia (non Peters, 1844) (misapplied name) 1 literature reference for Rhinocryptis amphibia (non Peters, 1844)
Rhinocryptis annectens (Owen, 1839) (synonym) 1 literature reference for Rhinocryptis annectens (Owen, 1839)
Common names:
Common name Transliteration Language Country
Bilieï - - Chad(Lower logone: Katoa) Click here to show the literature reference
Bilzé - - Chad(Lower Logone: Kabalgué and Hollom) Click here to show the literature reference
Boïnao - - Chad(Mayo Kebbi: Mbourao) Click here to show the literature reference
Bonao - - Cameroon(Bénoué) Click here to show the literature reference
Ikana - - Zimbabwe(Middle Zambezi) Click here to show the literature reference
Kone - - Zimbabwe(Buzi River and Lower Save/Runde Rivers) Click here to show the literature reference
Kwono - - Mali(Diafarabé) Click here to show the literature reference
Mboïnadji - - Cameroon(Mayo Kebbi: Maroua) Click here to show the literature reference
Mboïnao - - Chad(Mayo Kebbi: Mbourao) Click here to show the literature reference
Mô - - Burkina Faso Click here to show the literature reference
Momo - - Burkina Faso Click here to show the literature reference
Nsompo - - Mweru Click here to show the literature reference
Sina - - Mali Click here to show the literature reference
Um koro - - Sudan(Darfur Province) Click here to show the literature reference
Longvis - Afrikaans South Africa Click here to show the literature reference
Maoundé - Bambara Mali Click here to show the literature reference
Wõndo - Bambara Mali(Ségou) Click here to show the literature reference
Nsompo - Bemba Zambia(Bangweuru or Chambeshi) Click here to show the literature reference
Moko - Bissa Burkina Faso Click here to show the literature reference
Uron'dô - Boor Chad(Middle Chari: Damraou) Click here to show the literature reference
Sohalgayigo - Bua Chad(Middle Chari: Baranga) Click here to show the literature reference
Sohéla - Bua Chad(Middle Chari: Damtar) Click here to show the literature reference
Tulamkoya - Buduma Chad(delta du Chari) Click here to show the literature reference
Gbokoso - Busa Nigeria(Kainji area) Click here to show the literature reference
Bahník africký - Czech - Click here to show the literature reference
Bahník západoafrický - Czech - Click here to show the literature reference
Vestafrikansk lungefisk - Danish Denmark Click here to show the literature reference
Djid - Day Chad(Bilé) Click here to show the literature reference
African lungfish - English Nigeria Click here to show the literature reference
Lungfish - English Ghana Click here to show the literature reference
Lungfish - English Kenya Click here to show the literature reference
Lungfish - English South Africa Click here to show the literature reference
Lungfish - English Zimbabwe Click here to show the literature reference
Mudfish - English Ghana Click here to show the literature reference
Southern lungfish - English Tanzania Click here to show the literature reference
Tana lungfish - English Kenya Click here to show the literature reference
West African lungfish - English USA Click here to show the literature reference
Age - Ewe Ghana(Battor) Click here to show the literature reference
Ahe - Ewe Ghana(Anloga and Avuto) Click here to show the literature reference
Afrikankeuhkokala - Finnish Finland Click here to show the literature reference
Turun' - Gadang Chad(Middle Chari: Madjoum) Click here to show the literature reference
Furman'gô - Gambai Chad(Middle Logone: Béli) Click here to show the literature reference
Grumagüi - Gambai Chad(Middle Logone: Boumou) Click here to show the literature reference
Grumangwa - Gambai Chad(Middle Logone: Gabri Ngolo) Click here to show the literature reference
Gurman'güi - Gambai Chad(Middle Logone: Rôman) Click here to show the literature reference
Kandjikur - Gambai Chad(Middle Logone: Boroye, Békir, Béjal) Click here to show the literature reference
Koussou - Gambai Chad(Moundou) Click here to show the literature reference
Kurmadji - Gambai Chad(Middle Logone: Boumou) Click here to show the literature reference
Kuri - Gbaya-Bossangoa Bossangoa Click here to show the literature reference
Afrikanischer Lungenfisch - German Germany Click here to show the literature reference
Westafrikanischer Lungenfisch - German Germany Click here to show the literature reference
Tonzi - Giryama Kenya(Lower Tana River.) Click here to show the literature reference
Badami - Hausa Cameroon(Bénoué) Click here to show the literature reference
Barko - Hausa Nigeria Click here to show the literature reference
Bôda - Hausa Chad(Mayo Kebbi: Léré) Click here to show the literature reference
Bodami - Hausa Nigeria Click here to show the literature reference
Gaiwa - Hausa Ghana Click here to show the literature reference
Gaiwa - Hausa Nigeria Click here to show the literature reference
Gaiwa chi jikinki - Hausa Ghana Click here to show the literature reference
Gôda - Hausa Chad(Mayo Kebbi: Léré) Click here to show the literature reference
Juala - Hausa Nigeria Click here to show the literature reference
Kifi ntabo - Hausa Cameroon(Bénoué) Click here to show the literature reference
Mai mama - Hausa Nigeria Click here to show the literature reference
Ebii - Igbo Nigeria Click here to show the literature reference
Abiyeseni - Ijo Nigeria Click here to show the literature reference
Ebeshene - Ijo Nigeria Click here to show the literature reference
Ebiesieni - Ijo Nigeria Click here to show the literature reference
Woodo Wondo Jula Burkina Faso(Hauts-bassins de la Volta.) Click here to show the literature reference
Nkwi - Kaba Chad(Bahr Salamat: Kyabé) Click here to show the literature reference
Lô an'di - Kabalai Chad(Middle Logone: Draï Ngolo) Click here to show the literature reference
Buningel - Kanembu Chad(delta du Chari) Click here to show the literature reference
Tulamkuyaya - Kanembu Chad(delta du Chari) Click here to show the literature reference
Bénin'gal - Kanuri Chad(Delta and Lower Chari River) Click here to show the literature reference
Bunyi n'gel - Kanuri Nigeria Click here to show the literature reference
Teilegei - Kera Chad(Mayo Kebbi: Folmeye) Click here to show the literature reference
Adjulom - Kibet Chad(region of Am Timan) Click here to show the literature reference
Élé - Kim Chad(Middle Logone: Eré and Kim) Click here to show the literature reference
Éli - Kim Chad(Middle Logone: Djoumane) Click here to show the literature reference
Élin'g - Kim Chad(Middle Logone: Djoumane) Click here to show the literature reference
Aléwa - Kotoko Chad(Lower Logone: Zina) Click here to show the literature reference
Galam - Kotoko Chad(Bas Chari: Goulfeï; Lower Logone: Kousseri, Kabé, ) Click here to show the literature reference
Gelam - Kotoko Chad(Afadé) Click here to show the literature reference
Kala - Kotoko Chad(Lower Logone: Hollom) Click here to show the literature reference
Kalam - Kotoko Chad(Bas Chari: Goulfeï; Lower Logone: Kousseri, Kabé, ) Click here to show the literature reference
Kerdé - Kotoko Chad(Lower Logone: Mazéra) Click here to show the literature reference
Afak - Krio Sierra Leone Click here to show the literature reference
Bopr - Krio Sierra Leone Click here to show the literature reference
Hemei - Krio Sierra Leone Click here to show the literature reference
Kutha - Krio Sierra Leone Click here to show the literature reference
Ndorgoe - Krio Sierra Leone Click here to show the literature reference
Tupu-nyei - Krio Sierra Leone Click here to show the literature reference
Vomgboi - Krio Sierra Leone Click here to show the literature reference
Geji - Laru Nigeria(Kainji area) Click here to show the literature reference
Yenshi - Lopa Nigeria(Kainji area) Click here to show the literature reference
布氏非洲肺魚 Bu shih fei jhou fei yu Mandarin Chinese China Click here to show the literature reference
布氏非洲肺鱼 Bu shi fei zhou fei yu Mandarin Chinese China Click here to show the literature reference
非洲肺魚 Fei jhou fei yu Mandarin Chinese China Click here to show the literature reference
非洲肺鱼 Fei zhou fei yu Mandarin Chinese China Click here to show the literature reference
Cambona - Mandinka Gambia Click here to show the literature reference
Oseïm' - Masana Chad(Bodourr) Click here to show the literature reference
Osweïn' - Masana Chad(Middle Logone: Bodourr) Click here to show the literature reference
Soïta - Masana Chad(Middle Logone) Click here to show the literature reference
Fuhon' - Miltu Chad(Middle Chari: Bilé and Miltou) Click here to show the literature reference
Kuru - Miltu Chad(Middle Chari: Bilé) Click here to show the literature reference
Déolgho - Mòoré Burkina Faso Click here to show the literature reference
Reoolgo Reologo Mòoré Burkina Faso(Hauts-bassins de la Volta.) Click here to show the literature reference
Morvîîni - Mundang Chad(Mayo Kebbi: Fouli Yacobo, Tréné, Pont de Pala, Lér) Click here to show the literature reference
Abölzé - Musgu Chad(Mogroum) Click here to show the literature reference
Hiyem - Musgu Chad(Lower Logone) Click here to show the literature reference
Mukedum - Musgu Chad(Lower Logone: Katoa) Click here to show the literature reference
Séla - Niellim Chad(Middle Chari: Digangali, Bilé, Damtar, Niou and Yo) Click here to show the literature reference
Shéla - Niellim Chad(Middle Chari: Digangali, Bilé, Damtar, Niou and Yo) Click here to show the literature reference
Sîla - Niellim Chad(Middle Chari: Digangali, Bilé, Damtar, Niou and Yo) Click here to show the literature reference
Edan - Nupe Nigeria Click here to show the literature reference
Dowe - Nyanja Malawi(Lower Shire River Valley) Click here to show the literature reference
Mamba - Pokomo Kenya(Lower Tana River.) Click here to show the literature reference
Prapletwiec brunatny a. skrzelec - Polish Poland Click here to show the literature reference
Hichino - Reshe Nigeria(Kainji area) Click here to show the literature reference
Buryi protopter - Russian Russia Click here to show the literature reference
Kuru - Sarua Chad(Middle Chari: Bongolti and Bilé) Click here to show the literature reference
Dóe - Sena Mozambique Click here to show the literature reference
Kambale mamba - Swahili (individual language) Tanzania Click here to show the literature reference
Mamba - Swahili (individual language) Kenya(Lower Tana River.) Click here to show the literature reference
Slamfisk - Swedish Sweden Click here to show the literature reference
Sésol - Tunya Chad(Middle Chari: Baïnaka) Click here to show the literature reference
Tifohör - Tupuri Chad(Mayo Kebbi: Tikem) Click here to show the literature reference
Tiföré - Tupuri Chad(Mayo Kebbi: Fianga) Click here to show the literature reference
Touba - Wolof Senegal Click here to show the literature reference
Kuta - Yoruba Nigeria(Ogun River) Click here to show the literature reference
Classification:
Kingdom Animalia CoL
Phylum Chordata CoL
Class Sarcopterygii FishBase
Order Lepidosireniformes FishBase
Family Protopteridae FishBase
Genus Protopterus FishBase
Distribution: Africa: The subspecies Protopterus annectens annectens is known from the large Sahelian basins, Comoé River, Bandama River and some basins of Sierra Leone and Guinea (Ref. 2834, 81261); this includes Senegal, Niger, Gambia, Volta and Chad basins, with also the temporary tributaries of Chari River in western Sudan (Ref. 3498). The subspecies Protopterus annectens brieni is known from the upper Congo River basin (Ref. 40587), Lake Rukwa drainage (Ref. 40587), coastal plain of Mozambique from the lower Zambezi to the Incomati, extending up to middle Zambezi Valley (Ref. 52193), and Okavango basin (Ref. 3498).
Lifezones: Freshwater
Additional data: In Paulson 1865.
Latest taxonomic scrutiny: 19-May-2014
Source database: FishBase, Jan 2015   99%
Bibliographic citation: Froese R. & Pauly D. (eds) (2025). FishBase (version Jan 2015). In: Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life, 2015 Annual Checklist (Roskov Y., Abucay L., Orrell T., Nicolson D., Kunze T., Flann C., Bailly N., Kirk P., Bourgoin T., DeWalt R.E., Decock W., De Wever A., eds). Digital resource at www.catalogueoflife.org/col. Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands. ISSN 2405-8858.
Online resource: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=2384
CoL taxon LSID: urn:lsid:catalogueoflife.org:taxon:2a65c7f8-c365-11e4-869f-239583ce8323:col20150401

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