Vulnerable
Lungfish (Australian)
Neoceratodus forsteri
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About
The Australian lungfish is a primitive fish with both gills and a lung, allowing it to breathe air when water conditions are poor. It is considered a living fossil, having remained largely unchanged for over 100 million years.
Habitat
Slow-moving rivers and lakes of Australia
Diet
Omnivorous - fish, crustaceans, frogs, and plant matter
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Fun Facts
- Lungfish can survive out of water for extended periods by breathing air.
- They are one of the oldest living groups of fish, dating back to the Devonian period.
- The Australian lungfish can grow up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) in length.
Conservation
StatusVulnerable
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