Osteoglossum bicirrhosum (Cuvier, 1829)

Arawana

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Is an omnivore with a tendency to feed on fish at the surface. The superior position of the mouth allows it to capture its prey while swimming from below. Also jumps out of the water to feed on large insects (Coleoptera; Ref. 27548). It is capable of adapting to environments with low oxygen levels (Ref. 12225).

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Ferraris, C.J. Jr. 2003 Osteoglossidae (Arowanas). p. 30. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. (Ref. 50892) http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=50892&speccode=6234

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"Osteoglossum bicirrhosum (Cuvier, 1829)". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/223395". Accessed 22 Mar 2010.

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