Taxonomic identifications and wild populations are distinct from commercial lines. Aquapedia marks uncertainties and never invents pedigrees, awards or collection localities.
Identity and distribution
Scleropages leichardti is a separate Australian species with a Fitzroy River native-range association. Translocated populations outside the indigenous drainage are not original native populations.
Comparisons
Do not confuse northern jardinii and southern leichardti with each other or label either as an Asian arowana variant.
Welfare
A large, territorial, surface-dwelling fish requiring secure enclosures, appropriate water quality and cautious tankmate choices.
Research sources
Sources support the relevant claims discussed above; unresolved local records remain under review.