Arapaima

Arapaima



Also known as the paiche or the pirarucu, the arapaimais an air-breathing fish that plies the rain forest rivers of South America's Amazon Basin and nearby lakes and swamps. One of the world's largest freshwater fish, these giants can reach 9 feet long and weigh up to 440 pounds.

The Jumping Arapaima
This video shows the strength and how powerful an arapaima can be. As the people tried to net the arapaima, which made the arapaima react and jump over the nets which was around 1 metre with incredible strength. Also, it requires at least 3 or more to handle a full grown Arapaima and also this great creature is endangered to over fishing.















Austin Vuong

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