Books containing information about Bichirs and Ropefish

The Bichir Handbook includes contributions from biologists, paleontologists, ecologists, veterinarians and fishers. It explores everything from the identification of all fourteen currently described species of the ancient Polypteridae, to their aquarium husbandry and some of the first reconstructions of never-before-seen extinct species of bichir. A must-have book for bichir enthusiasts.

The definitive work on bichirs for aquarium hobbyists when published, and an essential book for any Polypterus enthusiast. Features information on keeping Polyperids in the aquarium, followed by details about each species and a comprehensive collection of photographs of the known species at the time.

Although a bit out of date with names now, this book is well worth having for any Polypterus enthusiast. It contains some superb photographs and was the first hobbyist-orientated book with comprehensive information on Polypterus, as well as other primitive fishes. Contains several pages on raising Bichirs, as well as two sections on breeding Polypterus.

Contains a page on the natural history of Polypteridae with references, and makes a number of references throughout the book to the anatomy and physiology of Polypteridae, as well as other primitive fishes such as Protopteridae.

Mainly for more general interest on the evolution of primitive fishes rather than for information on Polypteridae specifically, the book makes reference to the place of Polypteridae in the evolution of fishes. Oddly, it refers to "reedfish" as the common name for Polypterus species.