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.

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 among the largest freshwater fish. The species is an obligate air breather, so it needs to come to the surface regularly to breathe air.

2020年5月7日 · The arapaima fish, also known as Paiche or Pirarucu, is one of the largest freshwater fish species in the world. It can reach lengths of 15 feet and weigh up to 440 pounds in the wild. In aquariums, the arapaima will average at around 23 inches in length.

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.

The paiche, whose scientific name is Arapaima gigas, is the largest fish in the Peruvian Amazon and the second-largest freshwater fish in the world. It can measure approximately 3 meters in length and weigh 200 kilograms. This creature inhabits mainly in Peru and Brazil and has been a significant part of the diet for communities in the Amazon ...

The Paiche is an impressive fish that can grow up to 450 lb’s in weight. The cult to Paiche is owed to its delicious white meat, firm texture and subtle elegant flavor.

The paiche, also known as arapaima or pirarucu, is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. Fully grown, it can reach seven feet or more, with some specimens stretching to an impressive...

2016年1月12日 · Paiche (pronounced pie-CHEE) is not only a versatile and absolutely delicious fish to cook at home, and it’s also got a great back story. Paiche hails from South America’s …

2024年2月29日 · Paiche ( Arapaima gigas ), is a colossal freshwater fish native to the Amazon basin. Its geographic distribution spans various regions, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Guyana, making it a significant component of the aquatic ecosystems in this area.

2020年4月29日 · The paiche or pirarucu (arapaima gigas) is the largest fish of the Amazon basin, and one of the six largest freshwater fish on the planet, along with the great beluga sturgeon (Huso huso, huge, 5 m long and weighing 600 kg), Mekong catfish, manta fish, …