Arowana

About

How arowana lives

Arowanas are surface-hunting freshwater fish that leap for insects and small animals above the water. Male arowanas carry eggs and young in the mouth during early development. River species are shaped by changing water levels, flowing currents, and narrow migration paths.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Endangered species usually need targeted habitat protection and reduced human disturbance to recover. Protecting arowana also depends on keeping rivers, wetland habitats healthy and connected.

Endangered species need direct protection, connected habitat, and reduced pressure on breeding groups.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Male arowanas carry eggs and young in the mouth during early development.
• Fish body shapes often reflect how they move, feed, and avoid predators in different waters.
• River species are shaped by changing water levels, flowing currents, and narrow migration paths.
• Endangered species usually need targeted habitat protection and reduced human disturbance to recover.