Lepidosireniformes

Protopterus aethiopicus aethiopicus

Lepidosireniformes: Pectoral and pelvic fins filamentous, without rays; scales small; air bladder (lungs) paired; larvae with external gills; adults estivate in dry season.

• See Fishbase.

Families in this order:

• Lepidosirenidae
• Protopteridae