Fishing Species
Arowana Fish Species Information
Arowana bigfishtackle PM
| Label | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Fish Name: | Scleropages formosus |
| Other Fish Name: | aruanas, arawanas |
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| Additional Information: | Osteoglossids are carnivorous, often being specialized surface feeders. They are excellent jumpers; it has been reported that Osteoglossum species have been seen leaping more than 6 feet (almost 2 metres) from the water surface to pick off insects and birds from overhanging branches in South America, hence the nickname "water monkeys". |