New species of Arowana reported

[luvinbluegills]

The new arowana is known as Scleropages inscriptus, and is distinguished from other members of the genus in having a distinctive pattern of wavy lines on the scales and facial bones, making it one of the most attractive species of Asian arowana known.

This is the first time that the presence of Scleropages has been recorded from Myanmar, although aquarists in Thailand have been aware of the existence of this fish for about ten years now. The exact locality where the fish has been collected is unclear, as it is only known to aquarium fish exporters in Meik and Yangon.

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[Redbellypiranha]

old news buddy

 

[classic-chassis]

Edit: dumb question.

 

[Eddmo]

They call it Nami Green.

 

[Greg31]

Id say this topic has been posted at least 10 times...good lord...

 

[krichardson]

Yeah but the thread starter does not have very many posts and probably is not very active on here and wasn't aware of this information.

 

[LBathory]

I hadn't heard about it. Thank you luvinbluegills.

 

[lix.ma14]

are they rarer thanthe other asain aros?? first time seening one BTW.

 

[classic-chassis]

I would expect with the demilitarisation of Burma you will start seeing these fish more. I was speaking to my wife's uncle in Petchaburi province, he told me he has been fishing in rivers near the borders in Burma for these fish, but was never able to keep them alive after catching them. I've never seen one in Chatuchack market.

 

[Hao]

They call it Nami Green.

Wrong. Scleropages inscriptus is found in Myanmar. They are different species from Green Aro as well.