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) …

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 …

2024年10月30日 · A keystone species of the Amazon River ecosystem, the arapaima is a powerful predator known by many names.

The Arapaima are several species of colossal freshwater fish from South America. They’ve likely been around, almost unchanged, since before the dinosaur extinction, and could have grown …

2025年8月14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 one of the largest known freshwater fish …

Meet the arapaima, a fish capable of growing up to 10 feet long and weighing up to 500 pounds. Just over a decade ago, this popular seafood species faced extinction, its numbers ravaged by ...

Arapaima are endemic to the Amazon and Essequibo river basins in South America. Their preferred habitat consists of the slow-moving, warm, and often oxygen-poor waters of …

The Arapaima, also known as pirarucu or paiche, is a true titan of the Amazon Basin—and one of the largest freshwater fish species on Earth. These ancient, air-breathing predators can grow …

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, …

Learn about the Arapaima, Amazon’s giant fish. Discover its unique biology, ecological importance, and the human impact on its survival.