Asian Arowana Fish

Asian arowana (Scleropages formosus), or Red Siluk is a species of freshwater fish from South East Asia. This fish has a long body; anal fin is located far behind the body. Arowana Asia generally has a silvery color. Asian Arowana are also called "Dragon Fish" because it is often associated with the dragons of Chinese mythology.

Asian Arowana are native to rivers in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia. There are four color varieties found at the site:

• Green, found in Indonesia, Vietnam, Burma, Thailand, and Malaysia

• Gold with a red tail, is found in Indonesia

• Gold, discovered in Malaysia

• Red, found in Indonesia

Asian arowana is listed in the endangered species list with the status of "endangered" by IUCN in 2004. The number of these species are declining because often traded as high value as aquarium fish, especially the Asian community. Feng Shui followers can pay a heavy price for these fish.

Kingdom        : Animalia

Phylum          : Chordata

Class              : Actinopterygii

Order              : Osteoglossiformes

Family                        : Osteoglossidae

Genus                        : Scleropages

Species          : S. formosus

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