Here’s how it works. The largest freshwater fish in South America, arapaima (Arapaima gigas) can grow to over 10 feet (3 meters) long and have been known to tip the scales at over 400 pounds ...

The arapaima is native to the Amazon River in South ... The FWC said to make sure to take a photo, if possible, and provide the location, date and time of the sighting. Non-native fish should ...

Lesley DeSouza’s research on arapaima has been supported by the John G. Shedd Aquarium, Rewa Village, Rewa Eco-Lodge, Ministry of Agriculture of Guyana, Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Guyana ...

"Maze Of The Air Breather" is an exploration of the Essequibo River basin in the remote jungles of Guyana in search of world class arapaima. And while many, or even most, of the photos and videos ...

The 10-foot-long arapaima was quickly disappearing in Brazil until local communities stepped in to save it—and themselves. A close-up view of an arapaima from the Brazilian Amazon shows its ...

The arapaima is a predatory fish native to the ... they are asking that anyone who sees or catches one of these fish take pictures and contact local wildlife officials immediately.

Arapaima are native to South America, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports. DeSoto County Sheriff's Office photo An exotic fish that can reach 14 feet landed two men in ...

Mike Bock 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 Amazon River ...

Arapaima, once thought to be extinct, has reappeared in Brazilian rivers. Unfortunately, this is not good news, as the species poses a threat to local ecosystems. Biologists are raising the alarm ...

There, Kleeb eventually subdues the beast—a giant arapaima that he estimates weighs 300 pounds. He holds it in the water in front of the camera for a couple of minutes with his guide ...

Mike Bock Visitors can get up close to arapaima at the Smithsonian National Zoo's Amazonia exhibit. Reaching up to 10 feet (3 meters) long and weighing 440 pounds (200 kilograms), arapaima are ...