Family : Osteoglossidae (Arowana)
There are 3 species of Asian arowana in Borneo:
(1) Scleropages legendrei (From Danau Sentarum & upper Kapuas basin)
(2) Scleropages macrocephalus (From Kapuas & Barito basin)
(3) Scleropages formosus (Widespread in Borneo)
Scleropages formosus (green variety) - It is a food fish to local fishermen even though it is a protected species in Borneo. It is an ancient group of freshwater fish and it has very unique bony tongue in front of its mouth. It is mostly found in blackwater river of Borneo.
Scleropages formosus (green variety)
Scleropages formosus (green variety)
