Arapaima - Wikipedia
The arapaima, pirarucu, or paiche is any large species of bonytongue in the genus Arapaima native to the Amazon and Essequibo basins of South America. Arapaima is the type genus of the subfamily Arapaiminae within the family Osteoglossidae .
Arapaima | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
The arapaima is a massive yet sleek, streamlined freshwater fish native to the streams of the Amazon River basin. It can breathe air, allowing it to survive in pools with low water levels or decaying vegetation.
Ten Fascinating Facts About the Arapaima, the Largest Freshwater …
2024年10月30日 · Ten Fascinating Facts About the Arapaima, the Largest Freshwater Fish in South America. This keystone species of the Amazon River ecosystem are a fearsome predator with many names.
Arapaima gigas - Wikipedia
Arapaima gigas, also known simply as Arapaima or pirarucu, or paiche, [3] [4] [5] is a species of arapaima native to the basin of the Amazon River. Once believed to be the sole species in the genus, it is among the largest freshwater fish.
Arapaima, facts and photos - National Geographic
Also known as the paiche or the pirarucu, the arapaima is an air-breathing fish that plies the rainforest rivers of South America's Amazon Basin and nearby lakes and swamps.
Arapaima: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]
The arapaima is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. It can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh up to 440 pounds! These giant fish have a unique survival mechanism: they can breathe air! In oxygen-deprived waters, the arapaima can rise …
Arapaima - A-Z Animals
2024年5月27日 · The Arapaima (also known as the pirarucu or paiche) is an enormous freshwater fish found in the tropical waters of South America. It is the largest known freshwater fish and can weigh hundreds of pounds.
One of Earth’s biggest freshwater fish is bouncing back, a rare ‘win …
2024年6月14日 · The largest scaled freshwater fish in the world, the arapaima in Brazil is known as the “pirarucu,” a word in the aboriginal Tupí language that translates to “red fish,” after its reddish ...
The Amazing Arapaima: An Overview of the World's Largest …
2023年9月14日 · The Arapaima, also known as the pirarucu or paiche, is a remarkable species that holds the title of the world’s largest freshwater fish. With its impressive size and unique characteristics, the Arapaima has captivated the attention of …
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Arapaima - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Arapaima are freshwater fish native to South America that can grow to immense sizes. Native South American people sometimes refer to these fish as “pirarucu,” or “paiche.” They are some of the largest freshwater fish species in the world, and the largest individual ever recorded measured in at 15 feet long, and 440 pounds!
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