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  1. Arapaima - Wikipedia

    Arapaima produce boneless steaks and are considered a delicacy. In the Amazon region, locals often salt and dry the meat, rolling it …

  2. Ten Fascinating Facts About the Arapaima, the Largest Freshwater Fish ...

    Oct 30, 2024 · A keystone species of the Amazon River ecosystem, the arapaima is a powerful predator known by many names.

  3. Arapaima - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

    Arapaima are endemic to the Amazon and Essequibo river basins in South America. Their preferred habitat consists of the slow …

  4. Arapaima gigas - Wikipedia

    Arapaima gigas, also known simply as Arapaima, pirarucu, or paiche, [3][4][5] is a species of arapaima native to the basin of the …

  5. 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, …

  6. Arapaima Animal Facts - Arapaima - A-Z Animals

    Jul 14, 2026 · The Arapaima is the largest known freshwater fish and are found in the tropical waters of South America. Read on to …

  7. Pirarucu | Amazon River, Giant Fish, Carnivore | Britannica

    Sep 8, 2026 · Pirarucu, (Arapaima gigas), ancient, air-breathing, giant fish of Amazonian rivers and lakes. One of the largest …

  8. Arapaima (Arapaima sp.) - Species Profile - Nonindigenous Aquatic …

    2 days ago · These species include A. gigas, A. mapae, A. arapaima, A. agassizii, and A. leptosome. Stewart (2013a) and (2013b) …

  9. Arapaima Facts - Fact Animal

    The Arapaima are several species of colossal freshwater fish from South America. They’ve likely been around, almost unchanged, …

  10. Arapaima - Shedd Aquarium

    Over millennia, arapaima have developed the ability to breathe air using a modified swim bladder that acts as a lung. This allows …