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Definition of jardini arowana
jardini arowana
Plural:jardini arowanas
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Australian A large, carnivorous freshwater bony fish (Scleropages jardinii) of the family Osteoglossidae, native to the rivers and billabongs of Northern Australia and New Guinea, characterized by a long body, large scales with crescent-shaped markings, and notable territorial behavior.
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"Due to its aggressive and highly territorial nature, the Jardini arowana is usually kept as a solitary centerpiece fish in massive home aquariums."
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