National Aquarium: Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum)
Learn more about the silver arowana!
Did you know that this species can jump out of the water to catch prey?
The silver arowana is a freshwater fish found in South America. Adults are a pearly silver color while juveniles have a blue glint. They have very large scales and a huge downturned mouth.
When breeding, the male incubates the eggs, larvae and young juveniles in its mouths until the yolk sac has been absorbed, which takes about two months.
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Learn more about the silver arowana!
Did you know that this species can jump out of the water to catch prey?
The silver arowana is a freshwater fish found in South America. Adults are a pearly silver color while juveniles have a blue glint. They have very large scales and a huge downturned mouth.
When breeding, the male incubates the eggs, larvae and young juveniles in its mouths until the yolk sac has been absorbed, which takes about two months.