Genetic variation is the fundamental element of biodiversity, and it is crucial for endangered species to retain as much
genetic variation as possible to improve their chances of recovery (Frankham, 2005; Yue et al., 2004). Asian arowana, an
endangered species, is mainly distributed in the lakes, rivers, reservoirs and waterways of Southeast Asia, including
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and possibly Thailand. The golden arowana is native to Bukit