The Batik Arowana (''Scleropages inscriptus''), is a large, bony-tongued fish native to
Myanmar
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. The species is found in the
Tanintharyi River basin on the Indian Ocean coast of peninsular Myanmar.
This species is differentiated from other members of Scleropages by the wavy pattern present on the scales and head of the fish similar to
Batik
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textiles.
Past records indicate that the fish was a fairly commonly consumed fish in the region. However it is claimed to be extinct in the wild due to overharvesting for the aquarium trade.
See also
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List of freshwater aquarium fish species
A vast number of aquatic species have successfully adapted to live in the freshwater aquarium. This list gives some examples of the most common species found in home aquariums.
Catfish
Characins and other characiformes
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References
Osteoglossidae
Endemic fauna of Myanmar
Fish of Myanmar
Fish described in 2012
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