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) in length. [2]

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 decaying …

Oct 30, 2024 · 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 to even …

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, flattened head.

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) long and …

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.

Aug 27, 2025 · Deep within the Amazon basin lives the arapaima, a colossal freshwater fish. This relic from prehistoric times captivates with its immense size and unique adaptations.

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 genus, it is …

The Arapaima is native to the Amazon Basin in South America, which includes parts of Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Guyana, and Bolivia. They inhabit freshwater systems such as lakes, swamps, …