Silver arawana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
| Diet | Insects, spiders, crustaceans, fish, land and water vertebrates |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 39 inches (1 m) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Northern South America |
| Habitat | Freshwaters of the Amazon River basin, Rupununi and Oyapock Rivers |
Did you know?
- A male arawana takes the female’s fertilized eggs into his gaping mouth to protect them.
- Born in their father’s mouth, the young fish live there for four to six weeks, leaving only for short times to eat.
- These strong fish are able to leap out of the water to prey on large insects.