Asian Arowana

Asian arowana is the freshwater fish in the genus Scleropages. Some schools differentiate the varieties into multiple species, while others consider the different strains to belong to a single species, Scleropages formosus. They also have a few common names, including Asian bonytongue, dragon fish, and a number of names specific to different species.

Originated from Southeast Asia, Asian arowanas inhabit in blackwater rivers, slow-moving waters flowing through swamps. Adult fish feed on other fish, while juveniles feed on small insects

These popular fish have special cultural significance in places influenced by Chinese culture. The name dragon fish derived from their resemblance to the Eastern dragon. This popularity has had both positive and negative effects on their status as endangered species.