Overview
Arapaima are obligate air-breathers that regularly surface to gulp atmospheric oxygen. They are important predators in floodplain lakes and slow-moving waterways.
Physical characteristics
Length150–300 cm
Weight50.0–200.0 kg
Typical lifespan20 years
DietCarnivore
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
RiverWetlandFloodplain Lake
Range
South AmericaAmazon Basin
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