Silver aruana
A species of South american arowanas, Also known as Aruana, Arawana Scientific name : Osteoglossum bicirrhosum Genus : South american arowanas
Silver aruana, A species of South american arowanas
Also known as:
Aruana, Arawana
Botanical name: Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
Genus: South american arowanas
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Description
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Description
This fish has relatively large scales, a long body, and a tapered tail, with the dorsal and anal fins extending all the way to the small caudal fin, with which they are nearly fused. Its maximum total length is typically considered to be 0.9 m (3.0 ft), but there are reports of individuals up to 1.2 m (3.9 ft). Unlike the black arowana, the silver arowana has the same coloring throughout its lifespan. Adults of the two species are very similar, but can be separated by meristics. Arowanas are sometimes called 'dragon fish' by aquarists because their shiny, armor-like scales and double barbels are reminiscent of descriptions of dragons in East Asian folklore.
AdultSize
91 - 122 cm
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Scientific Classification
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Bony-tongued fishes Family
Arowanas Genus
South american arowanas Species
Silver aruana 
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