Australian Lungfish Postcard

It is a member of the Australian Lungfish family and is native to southern Queensland, Australia in Burnett and Mary River systems. It inhabits mud, sand or gravel bottoms. It is a sluggish species that prefers still or slow-flowing waters, usually in deep pools. During period of drought, it can tolerate stagnant conditions by breathing air, surfacing 1-2 times per hour. It feeds on frogs, tadpoles, fishes, shrimp, earthworms, snails, aquatic plants and native fruits fallen from trees. It can reach a maximum length of 170 cm (5.6 feet) and a maximum weight of 40 kg (80.2 pounds).