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African lungfish (Protopterus annectens).
Within their distribution range, African lungfishes are most commonly found in lakes, along riverbanks, and in submerged areas that provide plant cover. While they are primarily concentrated in the equatorial belt of Africa, their range extends as far north as Senegal and as far south as Mozambique.1