Arapaima

Arapaima gigas

Arapaimid Fish of South American Waters

Arapaima is known around South America as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 450 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Bonytongues
Family: Arapaimidae
Genus: Arapaima
Maximum length: 450 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: South America: Amazon River basin. The active fishing of this fish has reduced both the population size, and occurrence of large individuals, especially around the populated regions of the Amazon (Ref. 50891 ).
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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