Silver arowana — size comparison

The silver arowana has an elongated silver body with large scales. Two short barbels project from its lower jaw and long dorsal and anal fins nearly reach the t

Silhouette comparison

Length

od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowejScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Silver arowana

Woda słodka

Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

ok. 60 cmOsobnik opisanego wariantu · ilustracja przykładu, nie pomiar konkretnej ryby
total length

od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowejMeasurement: side

Mass
Nie ustalono dla tego punktuMasa nie wyznacza skali
The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Silver arowanaTotal lengthapprox. 60 cm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Silver arowana — size comparison — facts and sources

The silver arowana has an elongated silver body with large scales. Two short barbels project from its lower jaw and long dorsal and anal fins nearly reach the tail.

It inhabits Amazon, Rupununi and Oyapock systems, often feeding near the surface. Its upturned mouth catches prey from below. Fish and insects provide food, sometimes captured by leaping. It tolerates low oxygen.

Długość całkowita (TL): od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowej. Przykład, nie średnia populacji. Widok przedni ma przybliżone proporcje.

Measurement sources