Found in freshwater rivers, lakes habitats across South America, Asia, the Arowana is a carnivore, piscivore member of the Osteoglossidae family. Weighing Up to 6.7 kg, it is exceptionally low among carnivore fish. Conservation status: Not Evaluated.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Arowana | Carnivore Fish Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.7 kg | 55 kg | ↓ 88% |
| Height | 120 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h | 26.5 km/h | ↑ 21% |
| Avg Speed | 24 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Arowana inhabits freshwater rivers, lakes habitats. It can be found in South America, Asia.
Typical coloring: Silver, Gold, Green.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Arowana is a solitary species belonging to the Osteoglossidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
NE The Arowana is classified as Not Evaluated. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 11 carnivore fish, the Arowana’s weight of Up to 6.7 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 55 kg.
Weight rank: #2 of 15 Not Evaluated species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coelacanth | Up to 90 kg | NE |
| 2 | Arowana | Up to 6.7 kg | NE |
| 3 | Amazon Rainforest Frog | Up to 0.5 g | NE |
| 4 | Bearded Dragon | Up to 600 g | NE |
| 5 | Blue Morpho Butterfly | Up to 0.028 g | NE |
Related Species
How much does a Arowana weigh?
A Arowana typically weighs Up to 6.7 kg, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 55 kg among carnivore fish.
What is the conservation status of the Arowana?
The Arowana is classified as “Not Evaluated”. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Arowana live?
The Arowana is found in South America, Asia, in freshwater rivers, lakes habitats.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026