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African Lungfishes
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African Lungfishes

Protopterus

Protopterus is the genus of four species of lungfish found in Africa. Protopterus is considered the sole genus in the family Protopteridae, which is grouped with Lepidosiren in the order Lepidosireniformes.

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4 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 4 known species

West African Lungfish

speciesProtopterus annectens

Marbled Lungfish

speciesProtopterus aethiopicus

Spotted African Lungfish

speciesProtopterus dolloi

East African Lungfish

speciesProtopterus amphibius

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