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The silver arowana, scientifically named *Osteoglossum bicirrhosum*, is a species of freshwater fish. It belongs to the family Osteoglossidae within the order Osteoglossiformes and the class Teleostei. The species is classified under the phylum Chordata and is part of the genus *Osteoglossum*. Its taxonomic authority is cited as (Cuvier, 1829), and its status is accepted.
The organism’s range is identified as Cachoeira do Arari. According to the IUCN Red List, its conservation status was assessed as Least Concern in 2023. Records indicate a maximum longevity of 6.5 years in the wild.
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Species
Least ConcernSpecies
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderOsteoglossiformes
- FamilyOsteoglossidae
Maximum longevity: 6.5 years (wild)
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Encyclopedic overview
The silver arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) is a South American freshwater bony fish of the family Osteoglossidae. Silver arowanas are sometimes kept in aquariums, but they are predatory and require a very large tank.
The generic name Osteoglossum means "bone-tongued" and the specific name bicirrhosum means "two barbels" (from the Greek language).
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “silver arowana” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.