Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
Also called pirarucu, paiche
One of the world's largest freshwater fish, the arapaima is an air-breathing giant native to the Amazon Basin. This prehistoric-looking fish can grow to massive sizes and is prized by trophy anglers.
Arapaima at a glance
- Scientific name
- Arapaima gigas
- Typical size
- 60-120 inches
- IGFA world record
- 339 lbs 4 oz
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Amazon basin rivers and lakes. One of the largest freshwater fish. Air breather. Ancient species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a arapaima through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksArapaima questions people ask
Arapaima is Arapaima gigas. Anglers also call it pirarucu, paiche.
A typical arapaima runs 60-120 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 339 lbs 4 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every arapaima you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Amazon basin rivers and lakes. One of the largest freshwater fish. Air breather. Ancient species. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record arapaima weighed 339 lbs 4 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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