Asian arowana  (Scleropages formosus)

Asian arowana
Asian arowana
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Facts

Also known as: golden arowana, golden dragon fish, Asian bonytongue, kelesa
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderOsteoglossiformes
FamilyOsteoglossidae
GenusScleropages (1)

Status

Classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List (1) and listed on Appendix I of CITES (2).

Description

Information on the Asian arowana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

Authentication

This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk

References

  1. IUCN Red List (September, 2008)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org/
  2. CITES (September, 2008)
    http://www.cites.org
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