Spotted bonytongue (Scleropages leichardti)

Scientific name: Scleropages leichardti G?nther, 1864

The Spotted bonytongue (Scleropages leichardti) is a freshwater fish of the family Osteoglossidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–40°C (75–104°F).

Spotted bonytongue care at a glance

Temperature: 24–40°C (75–104°F)

Biology

Live in still waters and slow-flowing sections of streams. They are usually seen near the surface or near shore among aquatic vegetation. Territorial and aggressive towards other fishes, particularly conspecifics. Scratches and wounds resulting from fighting arre frequently exhibited by adults captured in the wild. Feed on aquatic and terrestrial insects, fishes, frogs and crayfish. Mouthbrooders. Breeding occurs prior to the wet season at temperatures between 20?C and 23?C. A renowned angling species.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Scleropages leichardti
Family: Osteoglossidae (Arowanas)
Order: Osteoglossiformes (Bony tongues)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 100.0
Common length: 55.0
Environment: Freshwater; pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: 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.
Conservation status (IUCN): Lower Risk: near threatened (LR/nt)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming fec