Neoceratodus forsteri (Australian Dipneuste, Barramanda of Aust.)

Neoceratodus forsteri is a bone fish from the Ceratodidae family. It is also known as "Lungfish" because of its ability to breathe air thanks to developed lungs. The Neoceratodus Forsteri is from Australia, where he lives in the fresh waters of the Burnett river and the Mary River.

Neoceratodus forsteri is a tall fish, reaching an average of 1.2 meters in length for a weight of approximately 9 kg. Its skin is covered with small scales and its body is elongated and robust, with a wide head and a mouth with sharp teeth. Its color varies from dark gray to brown, with lighter spots on the back and sides.

Neoceratodus forsteri is an omnivorous fish, mainly feeding on aquatic plants, insects, crustaceans and smaller fish. He has elaborate lungs that allow him to breathe air, allowing him to survive in shallow or stagnant waters. He is also able to reproduce on earth, by building a nest using aquatic plants and sand, in which the female deposits her eggs.

Neoceratodus forsteri is a protected species in Australia, where it is considered a endangered species due to the loss of its natural habitat and water pollution. Despite this, he continues to reproduce in captivity and remains a fascinating animal for researchers and aquarophilia enthusiasts.