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Description
The Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) is a freshwater fish from South America, which can be a maximum of 90-120 cm long and up to 12 kg in weight. The Arowana lives in the Amazon and in the Rupununi and Oyapock rivers.
Way of Life/Habitat
The habitats of the Arowana are calm water areas like branches of the main rivers with dense underwater vegetation.
Fact sheet
Scientific Name:
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
Size:
90-120 cm
Weight:
Up to 12 kg
Age:
Up to about 20 Jahre
Habitat:
Calm waters with dense underwater vegetation
