Scleropages leichardti Günther, 1864

Spotted bonytongue

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Osteoglossiformes \| Osteoglossidae
Synonyms	Osteoglossum guntheri, ... more
Common names	Australian arowana, Southern saratoga, Täpläarovana, ... more

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Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1989. (Ref. 5259)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 100.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 44894); common length : 55.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 44894)

Environment

Pelagic; freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 40°C (Ref. 40276)

Oceania: Fitzroy River system of central-eastern Queensland, Australia. Introduced to a few other systems in southeastern Queensland. Protected in Indonesia, where it does not occur, probably as a misidentification of Scleropages jardinii (Ref. 12217).
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Live in still waters and slow-flowing sections of streams. They are usually seen near the surface or near shore among aquatic vegetation (Ref. 39857, 44894). Territorial and aggressive towards other fishes, particularly conspecifics. Scratches and wounds resulting from fighting arre frequently exhibited by adults captured in the wild (Ref. 44894). Feed on aquatic and terrestrial insects, fishes, frogs and crayfish. Mouthbrooders (Ref. 39857, 44894). Breeding occurs prior to the wet season at temperatures between 20°C and 23°C. A renowned angling species (Ref. 44894).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Lower Risk: near threatened (LR/nt)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming fec < 100)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High vulnerability (58 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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