Black arowana

Osteoglossum ferreirai

Mouthbrooding eggs within the Negro River basin

Black
Gray
Red
Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Elongated
Large
Tropical fish

Black arowana is at home in tropical rivers and lakes, living there as a freshwater fish. It is known for mouthbrooding eggs within the Negro River basin.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Bonytongues
Family: Osteoglossidae
Genus: Osteoglossum
Maximum length: 60 cm
Water: Freshwater
Habitat: Tropical rivers and lakes
Body shape: Elongated
Diet: Carnivorous
Distribution: Asia, Australia, and South America
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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