| Osteoglossidae (Arowanas) |
| 100 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic; freshwater |
| Oceania: Fitzroy River system of central-eastern Queensland, Australia. Introduced to a few other systems in southeastern Queensland. Protected in Indonesia, where it does not occur, probably as a misidentification of Scleropages jardinii (Ref. 12217). |
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| Live in still waters and slow-flowing sections of streams. They are usually seen near the surface or near shore among aquatic vegetation (Ref. 39857, 44894). Territorial and aggressive towards other fishes, particularly conspecifics. Scratches and wounds resulting from fighting arre frequently exhibited by adults captured in the wild (Ref. 44894). Feed on aquatic and terrestrial insects, fishes, frogs and crayfish. Mouthbrooders (Ref. 39857, 44894). Breeding occurs prior to the wet season at temperatures between 20°C and 23°C. A renowned angling species (Ref. 44894). |
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Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 14 February 2019 (B2b(iv)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Translocated during the 1960's to several dams (Callide, Borumba, Moogerah, Hinze, North Pine) and Mary River (from Borumba Dam), Queensland (Ref. 6071).
Juveniles for stocking, which are about 100-110 mm TL and 3 months old can be sold for up to AU$20 back in 1982 (Ref. 39857). Also Ref. 44894. |
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