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Definition of silver arowana
silver arowana
Plural:silver arowanas
• noun
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A large, elongated freshwater bony fish native to the Amazon, Essequibo, and Oyapock basins of South America, characterized by its prominent, shiny silver scales, two barbels on its lower jaw, and an upward-pointing mouth.
Example
"The silver arowana is a highly sought-after aquarium fish, but it requires a massive tank due to its rapid growth and tendency to jump aggressively at prey."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Silver arowana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/silver-arowana