Wash, DCSilver Arowana
Adult arowana are silvery, while juveniles have a blue glint. They have very large scales, and a huge oblique mouth.
Diet
Arowana primarily eat fish at the surface, but will also supplement with insects and crustaceans.
Size
Can grow to 47 inches, and weigh more than 13 pounds
Range
Amazon River Basin, Rupununi and Oyapock Rivers
Population Status
Not listed on any CITES appendix, but a drop in numbers has Brazilian authorities concerned.
Predators
Large fish
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