Talk:Asian arowana

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Asian arowana appears on The Fish Portal as the "Selected fish of the month" for December 2006.

[edit] Major edit

Having come across an article on the redescription of Asian arowanas (Pouyad, Sudarto & Teugels, 2003), I'm going to rewrite parts of this article to reflect the new species described. Ginkgo100 19:35, 20 April 2006 (UTC)

Just posted the major revision. It's definitely not where it needs to be, but I wanted to get the "in use" template off there ASAP. Ginkgo100 17:23, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Towards FA

The article is looking great, but I suspect it'll have to be more comprehensive to become Featured. I don't see myself helping out much on this one, but I can suggest some new material, if you know where to find it:

• Quantitative measurements on physical characteristics: how long are the fish, how large is that caudal fin, how long do they live in the wild or in captivity...
• Do they jump like the other Arowanas?
• Vernacular names among the natives
• Life cycle
• Is there anything interesting to say about their first description in 1844?
• Are they found in early art or poetry?

Melchoir 19:21, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

Good ideas. Thanks for your response. These are all great directions for expanding the article. I have a copy of the journal article by Pouyaud et al. which includes quantitative measurements. Also, Excaliburhorn added that Asian arowanas can be imported into several countries not including the U.S. Does anybody know what countries they can legally be imported into? --Ginkgo100 ^{talk · contribs} 03:52, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Although they are illegal to possess in my country (the U.S.), they are popular in other countries where they can be traded under certain restrictions. Therefore, I'm adding some information on keeping Asian arowanas in aquariums. --Ginkgo100 ^{talk · contribs} 20:43, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] GA Fail

I initial inclination was to pass this article, but there are just too many sections vital to articles on living things missing. If the issues below are addressed, I will be happy to pass it.

While I feel like I now have a basic understanding of these fish, and what deliniates the different varieties, there are a few things I'd still like to see added to the article:

1. Research studies are mentioned twice (both times descriptions of new species) without being referenced. If possible, add a inline citation for each of those citing the original work that described the species. I added a citation needed template to each of them so they are easy to find.
2. Although you briefly mention habitat and diet in the intro, I would like to see this info, as well as info on species behavior, fleshed out more elsewhere. Are they associated with any other fish or organisms in their natural habitat? What is their natural water temperature? etc.
3. Are any factors other than capture for pet trade affecting these fish? Habitat destruction? If so, mention.
4. I would also like to see a section on species behavior (I realize we are covering four species here and it might differ, but if some generalizations can be made, that'd be great). For example, do they feed in groups? Do they school? Are they agressive?
5. What about courtship/mating/reproduction? A section describing this would be great.
6. Please include measurements in the description, such as length, weight, etc.

For many of these suggested paragraphs (ecology, morphology, behavior, etc.) you can look at animal or plant articles that have reached FA or GA status for examples of how this is done if you are unsure.

Other than that, looks good! Drop a line on my talk page when you've fixed these. Thanks! --NoahElhardt 15:29, 31 August 2006 (UTC)

All my concerns have been met, this article now easily passes GA standards. Well done! --NoahElhardt 16:32, 1 December 2006 (UTC)