Sunday, March 3, 2013

Arowana

Common Name: Arowana
Scientific Name : Osteoglossidae
Habitat: usually found in freshwater streams and rivers
Reproduction: The female watch over the young, and are a "mouth brooding" species
Prey: Carnivores, eat krill, worms, and shrimp
Interesting facts:
1. Jump out of the water
2. Have barbels that sense movement
3. lives approx 30 years
why: I chose this fish because it looks interesting and they are protected for being considered endangered.

photos: http://www.asia.ru/images/target/img/product/11/83/40/11834018.jpg


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