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Marbled Lungfish
Protopterus aethiopicus
The Marbled Lungfish is a fascinating species of freshwater fish native to Central and East Africa. It is notable for its elongated, eel-like body covered in a marbled pattern of brown and gray, which offers excellent camouflage among muddy riverbeds and swamps. This fish is bes…
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- The Marbled Lungfish can slow its metabolism by up to 60% during aestivation, allowing it to survive long periods without food or water.
- Marbled Lungfish can survive for months without water by breathing air. They are among the closest living relatives to the ancestors of all land vertebrates. Their ability to aestivate helps them withstand extreme droughts.
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