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Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
The arapaima is one of the world's largest freshwater fish, native to the Amazon Basin in South America. It is renowned for its massive size, streamlined body, and large, bony scales with a reddish tint on the tail. Arapaimas are obligate air-breathers, surfacing every 10-20 min…
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- Despite living in water, arapaimas can actually drown if they are unable to surface regularly to breathe air.
- Arapaimas can grow up to 3 meters (almost 10 feet) long, making them one of the largest freshwater fish. Their tongue is bony and equipped with teeth, which helps them crush and immobilize prey. They have been an important food source for indigenous communities for centuries.
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