Green Arowana
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The most common Asian arowana, but a banned CITES I species. JJPhoto.dk
Overview
Endangered in its home waters in Asia, this species has been protected by a CITES I ban on its trade since 1975.
Several CITES-approved breeding facilities have been established and certified and tagged specimens are sometimes available. (The United States currently forbids the keeping of Asian arowanas under the Endangered Species Act.)
Family: Osteoglossidae
Other common name(s):
- Dragonfish
- Asian Arowana
- Asian Bonytongue
- Red Arawana
Native range:
Habitat: Jungle streams and swamps.
Maximum length: 90 cm (35 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 1135 L (300 gal)
Water: Freshwater 24 °C (75 °F) - 30 °C (86 °F)
General swimming level: Top.
Feeding
Adults feed mostly on fishes. Will leap up to 6 feet (2 m) out of the water to catch large insects and birds.
Aquarium Compatibility
Must be kept only with large fishes that cannot fit into its large jaws.
Special Care
All arowanas are strong jumpers. The aquarium must be securely covered to contain a very large, athletic fish.
Breeding/Propagation
Mouthbrooder. Very difficult to breed because of its mature size.
Notes
- See Red Arowana
- See Silver Arowana