Arapaima have very few predators, if any. Young are more prone to be eaten by predators like caiman, crocodiles, other large fish, river dolphins, etc. Adults are often not preyed on at all, except by humans.
The largest adults are 440 pounds and 15 ft long.
It is estimated that there are around 5,000 to 10,000 arapaima left in the wild, primarily in the Amazon Basin in South America. Conservation efforts are being undertaken to protect this species from threats such as overfishing and habitat destruction.
Arapaima fish are native to the Amazon River basin in South America, primarily found in freshwater habitats such as rivers, lakes, and flooded forests. They are known for their massive size and can grow up to 10 feet in length.
Arapaima fish are carnivorous and primarily feed on fish, crustaceans, insects, and small animals like birds and mammals that may fall into the water. They are opportunistic feeders and will consume whatever prey is available in their environment.
There is over 3000 fish recognized in the amazon (The numbers are still growing). Here are some: Angelfish, piranha, amazonian manatee, electric eel, bull shark, catfish, arapaima, anaconda snake, etc.
An arapaima is a large carnivorous South American tropical fish, Latin name Arapaima gigas.
Arapaima's diet includes turtle. Arapaima are known to eat turtles.
Aripaima are native to the Amazon,usually around Brazil or in that area.
The arapaima eats fish, frogs, turtles, and birds.
Monkeys live on trees and never reach water. Arapaimas live in water. They hardly meet each other.
Arapaima can grow to over 200 lbs and reach lengths over 8 feet long.
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Arapaima fish are found in the Amazon River in South America but are only available for catch and release fishing in remote areas of the river.
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The Amazon River Basin