169 observationsLeast Concern
African Arowana
Heterotis niloticus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Osteoglossiformes βΊFamily: Arapaimidae βΊGenus: Heterotis
About
The African arowana, Heterotis niloticus, is a species of bonytongue. Despite being called an "arowana", the African arowana is more closely related to arapaimas, the only other members in the Arapaimidae family, than the South American, Asian and Australian arowanas in the Osteoglossidae family (Arapaimidae is sometimes included in Osteoglossidae). Compared to these, the African arowana has a more terminal mouth and is the only one that feeds extensively on plankton.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of African Arowana is Heterotis niloticus.
- The African Arowana has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- African Arowana belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- African Arowana belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- African Arowana belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- African Arowana belongs to the order Osteoglossiformes.
- African Arowana belongs to the family Arapaimidae.
- African Arowana belongs to the genus Heterotis.