Saratoga
Scleropages leichardti
Also known as: Australian Arowana, Barramunda, Dawson River Salmon, Gulf Saratoga, Saratoga Arowana, Saratoga Barramundi, Southern Saratoga, Spotted Arowana, Spotted Australian Arowana, Spotted Barramundi, Spotted Bonytongue, Spotted Saratoga, Queensland Saratoga
- Australian Arowana
- Barramunda
- Dawson River Salmon
- Gulf Saratoga
- Saratoga Arowana
- Saratoga Barramundi
- Southern Saratoga
- Spotted Arowana
- Spotted Australian Arowana
- Spotted Barramundi
- Spotted Bonytongue
- Spotted Saratoga
- Queensland Saratoga
Overview
Found near the surface and close to shore, of slow-flowing streams, rich in vegetation cover.
Widespread Oceania
Valued aquarium fish although hard to keep!
The name "bonytongues" is derived from a toothed bone on the floor of the mouth, the "tongue", equipped with teeth that bite against teeth on the roof of the mouth. The arowana is a facultative air breather and can obtain oxygen from air by sucking it into its swim bladder.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
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Found near the surface and close to shore, of slow-flowing streams, rich in vegetation cover.
Adult photos 1
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