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. [1] [2] [3] They are among the world's largest freshwater fish, reaching as much as 3 m (9.8 ft) in ...
Arapaima | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
The arapaima is possibly the largest freshwater fish in the world, reaching up to 440 pounds (200 kilograms) and 10 feet (3 meters) in length. However, sizes of 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms) and 7 to 8 feet (2.2 to 2.4 meters) in length are more common.
One of Earth’s biggest freshwater fish is bouncing back, a rare …
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...
Ten Fascinating Facts About the Arapaima, the Largest Freshwater Fish ...
2024年10月30日 · Reaching up to 10 feet (3 meters) long and weighing 440 pounds (200 kilograms), arapaima are the largest freshwater fish in South America—and an important species in the Amazon River...
Arapaima gigas - Wikipedia
The species is among the largest known freshwater fish, commonly measuring 200 cm (79 in) and reportedly exceptionally reaching lengths of up to 450 cm (15 ft). Adults may weigh up to 200 kg (440 lb).
Arapaima, facts and photos - National Geographic
One of the world's largest freshwater fish species, these giants can grow up to 15 feet long and weigh up to 440 pounds, though fish that big have not been reported for many years. More...
The Amazing Arapaima: An Overview of the World’s Largest Freshwater Fish
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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Pirarucu | Amazon River, Giant Fish, Carnivore | Britannica
2024年11月15日 · Pirarucu, (Arapaima gigas), ancient, air-breathing, giant fish of Amazonian rivers and lakes. One of the largest freshwater fishes in the world, the pirarucu attains a length of nearly 3 metres (10 feet) and a weight of 220 kg (485 pounds). The fish has a peculiar profile in that the front of the
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: the freshwater giant | WWF Brasil
The Arapaima (Arapaima gigas) is the largest freshwater fish in the world. A native of the Amazon, it brings benefits both to the ecosystem it inhabits and the local fishing communities. Its Brazilian name Piraracu is derived from two indigenous words – pira meaning fish and urucum the name of the annato (a red pigment) plant in reference to ...
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