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.

The Arapaima (Arapaima gigas, though recent research suggests multiple species exist within the genus) is one of the largest freshwater fish on Earth, regularly reaching lengths of over 6.5 feet …

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 …

Aug 14, 2025 · The arapaima, pirarucu, or paiche is a very big type of bonytongue fish found in the Amazon and Essequibo basins in South America, which can grow up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) …

Also known as the paiche or the pirarucu, the arapaima is an air-breathing fish that plies the rainforest rivers of South America's Amazon Basin and nearby lakes and swamps.

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 …

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 …

Welcome to a fascinating exploration of one of the Amazon’s largest freshwater fish, the Arapaima. Known for its striking appearance and astonishing size, this river giant leads a …

Arapaima are one of the largest freshwater fish species in the world, growing up to 10 feet long and weighing up to 440 pounds, though average length is about 7 feet.

Arapaima Fish / Arapaima gigas On Exhibit River Giants This is the largest fish found strictly in fresh water. The arapaima is very unique among fish— it can breathe air! They have a very …