Amia calva

[JohnFM]

Anyone know where in the UK it is possible to get hold of the Bowfin (Amia calva)?

 

[CFC]

Never seen one here but i would try TRIMAR or WHARFto see if they could get you one, as its a coldwater fish i should think its on the UK banned list but you never know.

 

[ste2k3]

as far as I know, they or banned under one of the cites lists. they are endangered spicies and if one were to become available then you would be looking at over £1000 to get one.

 

[JohnFM]

I don't think they are on CITES. As far as I know they are common as dirt in the USA.

 

[Sondan]

Arowanas are common here...but a bowfin is different isn't (or species)
Signed,
Sondan

 

[JohnFM]

Yes, Arowanas are different to Amia. Arowanas are Teleosts, whereas Amia is a Holost like the Gars.