Asian arowana
Scleropages formosus
Where at Shedd?
Wonder of Water
| Diet | Small fish, insects |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 35 inches (90 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Asia: Southern Myanmar to Malay Peninsula and Indonesia, Eastern Thailand to Cardamon Range |
| Habitat | Slow-moving rivers, forested swamps, wetlands |
About the Asian arowana
This prehistoric freshwater fish is known as the "dragon fish" due to their metallic scales and double whiskers. They have three distinct color morphs — green, gold or red — depending on their geographic habitat.