Baku Zoological Park
Silver arowana
Size and weight
2,5 kg
120 cm
Nutrition
Although they feed mainly on fish, they are especially fond of catching large insects.
Life Span
6-7 years
Reproduction
Females lay several large eggs
Conservation status
Requires little care
Found in South America
Adults can grow up to 120 cm in length. They usually hunt near water surfaces and feed mainly on fish, although they also eagerly snatch large insects. When hunting for insects, they can leap out of the water up to several meters.