Where Does Silver Arowana Live?

Silver Arowana lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Silver Arowana

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow, slow-moving waters, including flooded forests, oxbow lakes, and tributaries. They prefer areas with submerged vegetation and overhanging branches.

Environment

Tropical freshwater rivers, floodplains, and lakes. They are often found near the surface, ambushing prey.

Geographic range

Native to South America, primarily in the Amazon River basin, including its tributaries in Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana). Also found in the Essequibo and Oyapock River basins.

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