silver arowana
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silver arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
The silver arowana is a beautiful fish with shiny scales that look like silver. It has a long body and can jump out of the water to catch its food, which makes it very special!
Habitat: Freshwater rivers and lakes
Appearance
The silver arowana has a long, slender body covered in large, iridescent silver scales that shimmer like metal. Its distinctive upturned mouth, paired with two barbels, gives it a prehistoric, bony-tongued appearance.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderOsteoglossiformesFamilyOsteoglossidaeGenusOsteoglossum
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Arowanas carry their eggs in their mouth to protect them, a behavior called mouthbrooding!
These ancient fish have been around for millions of years, even since the time of dinosaurs.
They are sometimes called 'dragon fish' because of their large, shimmering scales.
Young silver arowanas sometimes have a yellowish-orange tint before turning entirely silver.
Special abilities
Ability
Leaping Strike
silver arowana can jump out of the water to catch prey because it has powerful muscles and an upturned mouth for surface feeding.
Ability
Breathe-Assist Bladder
silver arowana can breathe air from the surface because it has a specialized swim bladder that acts like a lung.
Ability
Surface Vision
silver arowana has excellent eyesight that helps them spot insects and small animals on branches above the water.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 60-90 cm
- Weight
- 2-6 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-20 years
- Swim Speed
- 20 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 5 m
- Water Type
- Freshwater
Diet & Feeding
Arowanas are hungry hunters that eat many small animals found in and around the water.
Age differences: null
Primary Foods
- insects
- small fish
- crustaceans
- frogs
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
eaten by
Spectacled Caiman
Caiman crocodilus
Larger caimans sometimes prey on adult arowanas.
eaten by
Giant Otter
Pteronura brasiliensis
Giant otters are skilled hunters of fish, including arowanas.
hunts
Green Darner
Anax junius
Arowanas leap to catch flying insects like dragonflies.
hunts
Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
Arowanas hunt and consume smaller fish, including young peacock bass.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch fish from a safe distance and never try to touch them in the water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is silver arowana?
60-90 cm
How much does silver arowana weigh?
2-6 kg
How long does silver arowana live?
10-20 years
What does silver arowana eat?
Arowanas are hungry hunters that eat many small animals found in and around the water.
How fast can silver arowana swim?
20 km/h
Where is silver arowana usually found?
Freshwater rivers and lakes
How does silver arowana hunt?
Ambush
How deep can silver arowana go?
5 m
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