Weeksii Bichir (Polypterus weeksii)

The Weeksii Bichir or Polypterus weeksii is a rather odd looking creature that looks more like a snake than a freshwater fish. Originating in the Congo in Africa, This fish from the Polypteridae has since made its way into the aquarium trade. As you can see in the pictures, they have a large head and black banding on their bodies.