Under the influence of Hindu and Buddhist religions some kingdoms were formed in the island of Sumatra and Java had reached its glory with the territory covering the State of Malaysia and the island of Mindanao during Majapahit since the 7th century until the 14th century the arrival of Arab traders from Gujarat, India then brought the religion of Islam.
When the Europeans arrived at the beginning of the 16th century, until the 17th century the Netherlands emerged as the strongest ruler on the earth of Zambrut on this Equator line. Until the time of the process of evolution of the diversity of flora and fauna, which occurred in the archipelago of the earth Equator. Call it ancient fish that is not yet extinct today is arowana fish (Scleropages sp). Until this fish until a century ago barely known, until in 1844 two people at that time. 
German scientists named Muller and Schlegel are interested in the beauty of the fish they find in South America. Their research found the fish was not known. Both gave the name of the fish Osteoglossum formosum.Maka in 1913 two Dutch zoologists Max Weber and LF de Beaufort changed its name to Scleropages formosus. Until the discovery of this last type by Japanese scientist Kanazawa in 1966, has been found many types of arowana. At least it is known that there are four types of fish, namely Arapaima with one species (Arapaima gigas), Osteoglossum with two species namely Osteoglossum bicirrhosum and Osteoglossum ferreirai, then the genus Scleropages with four species namely Scleropages formosus, Scleropages guntheri, Scleropaghes leichardti and Scleropages jardini. The last genus is Clupisudis with the single species Cluoisudis nilot. While in Indonesia is very much found is the type of Super Red Arowana (Scleropages formosus). Arowana of this type is very much in the rivers and lakes in Sintang, Kapuas Hulu. The rivers that are the Kapuas River hold many types of Arowana, because the river or lake is not rocky and the river current is calm, not as fast as the Kapuas River. Red arowana fish (Scleropages formosus) is increasingly difficult to find in its natural habitat in Lake Sentarum, Kapuas Hulu District, West Kalimantan Province. It is basically known that Arwana fish (Scleropages formosus) is one of the freshwater fish species of Southeast Asia. This fish has a long body, anal fin located far behind the body. 
Asian Arowana generally has a color of keperak-perakan. Asian Arowana is also called Dragon Fish because it is often associated with the dragon of Chinese Mythology. In addition to West Kalimantan, arowana fish is also found in Sumatra, especially in Riau and Jambi, but the type is Arwana Red (Golden Red Arowana) This is still included species Scleropages formosus. The base color of Arowana is golden yellow on the head and the tail and the rear fins are red. Arowana is much targeted collector is not "mencincu" his lips. But the pamor is not as good as Super Red Arowana.
Arowana species that are also found in Indonesia are green Arowana (Green Arowana), which is also found in Borneo, among others in the Melawai River and Mensiku River. The main feature is the green color on the tail. But this green color is often invisible because it is covered in red. Only in the adult, the green color is more clearly visible. This green arwana habibatnya is the river water is not too clean, brown. There are two other types of arowana that also live in Indonesia, namely in Papua, but the population is not too large. Collectors also prefer to hunt this type of arowana in Australia whose population is quite high and many. 
In Australia Arowana population type Scleropages jardini and Scleropages leichardti high. The first type is mainly found in the Queensland River and Jardine River. Character, his body spots red, silver stomach part. While the type of Scleropages leichardti found in the River Fitzroy, Mary River, Dawson River and Burnett River Australia.
This species in Indonesia is also found in several small rivers in Papua. However, since observations in Papua have not been intensive, many people estimate the population of these two arowana species is quite large. While the type of Silver Arowana and Black Arowana found many South America, North and several rivers in Africa. In Indonesia as well as the population of arowana in Papua, has not been clearly recorded by the government. While we know that Arwana Asia is a native species of rivers in Southeast Asia, especially eastern Indonesia. 
Asian Arowana listed in the list of endangered species that are "endangered" especially Red Arous Fish (Scleropages formosus) by IUCN in 2004. The number of species is declining due to frequent trading because of its high value as aquarium fish, especially by Asian society, Feng Shui can pay an expensive price for this fish.
Arwana is generally divided into four main types of Arwana Asia (Scleropages Formosus), Arowana Australia (Scleropages Jardini / Leichardi), South African Arwana (Osteoglossum Bicirrhosum / Ferreirai) and Arwana Africa. Each collection has its own uniqueness and privileges but Arwana Asialah which is the most expensive collection and the world's top rated sales today. While CITES (Convention on International Trade in the Netherlands Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is the agreement of countries that declare the rules and protection of species of animals and plants that are feared to be extinct. The history of CITES stems from the International Union on the Conservation of Nature. 
In 1972, it was initiated to be more concerned with nature as well as flora and fauna for human life. Thus the "Human Environment Council" was initiated among the united nations and created a formula for the almost extinct flora and fauna trade on this earth. Up to the Convention in Washinton in the following year, with the results of 72 states agreed and signed from 1 July 1975. The Malaysian government with its system may pour that two species of fish placed under the control of CITES are Fish Temoleh, (Probarbus julleinii) and Kelisa / arwana ( Scleropages formosus) can be legislated and can be strict supervision of his government, if there is any violation it will be subject to sanctions in accordance with applicable laws and state laws or prisoners ..
