Australian pearl arowana

Scleropages jardinii

Guarding newly hatched young around her mouth for weeks

Gray
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Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Elongated
Large
Tropical fish

Australian pearl arowana is at home in tropical rivers and lakes, living there as a freshwater fish. It is known for guarding newly hatched young around her mouth for weeks.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Bonytongues
Family: Osteoglossidae
Genus: Scleropages
Maximum length: 100 cm
Water: Freshwater
Habitat: Tropical rivers and lakes
Body shape: Elongated
Diet: Carnivorous
Distribution: Asia, Australia, and South America
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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