arawana

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The Silver Arowana (sometimes spelled "arawana") is unique because of its large scales, slender shape, large size and short fins.

Clipmarks | Live Clips 2009
We'll start with this All-Tackle World Record arawana captured in November, 2007, by angler Johnny Hoffman in Brazil.

New World-Record Fish from the IGFA 2009
Many ornamental fish inhabit the rivers including arawana (Osteoglossum bichirrosum) and various tetras (Hyphaessobrycon, Bryconops).

Solimões-Japurá moist forest 2008
Many aquarium fish are found here including arawana (Osteoglossum bichirrosum) and various tetras (Hyphaessobrycon, Bryconops).

Napo moist forests 2008
Large quantities of ornamental fish, particularly arawana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum), are harvested for international trade, although the severity of the threat of extinction is unknown.

Caqueta moist forests 2008
And to be fair, I bought $5 worth of live fish, shrimps and frogs for that arawana back in camp.

jaimewolf Diary Entry jaimewolf 2003