Arapaima gigas, also known simply as Arapaima, 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 …

Arapaima gigas has become established in the wild in Bolivia and Peru outside its native range. The species is probably established in Thailand and may be established in Indonesia, …

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 …

The arapaima, Arapaima gigas (Arapaimidae), is among the largest known freshwater fish species with sizes up to 14 feet and 440 pounds. They have a streamlined, oval shape with a large, …

Within the Amazon basin, A. gigas is found in several different types of habitat, such as the floodplain lakes of this region, the large tributaries of the Amazon river including the Rio …

Oct 30, 2024 · 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 …

Arapaima gigas, also known as pirarucu or simply arapaima, 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 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) …

Builds a nest of about 15 cm depth and 50 cm width in sandy bottoms. Spawns in April and May and guards the eggs and the young. Obligate air breather. The fish rises to the surface of the …

Jul 11, 2025 · Arapaima gigas is much more than just a giant fish. It is a symbol of evolutionary resilience, a cornerstone of Amazonian ecology, and a biological marvel equipped with lungs, …