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The arapaima, pirarucu, or paiche is any large species of bonytongue in the genus Arapaima native to the Amazon and Essequibo basins of South America. Arapaima is the type genus of the subfamily Arapaiminae within the family Osteoglossidae. [1] [2] [3] They are among the world's largest freshwater fish, reaching as much as 3 m (9.8 ft) in ...
There have been five series to date. A spin-off series entitled Robson's Extreme Fishing Challenge began airing on 9 April 2012, and a sequel series (Robson Green: Extreme Fisherman), is set to begin on 4 August 2014 on Quest. [1] Extreme Fishing with Robson Green was re-launched for a one-off special episode on 12 February 2021 based in Leicester.
Arapaima gigas, also known simply as Arapaima or pirarucu, or paiche, [3] [4] [5] is a species of arapaima native to the basin of the Amazon River. Once believed to be the sole species in the genus, it is among the largest freshwater fish. The species is an obligate air breather, so it needs to come to the surface regularly to breathe air.
Like always, Jeremy tossed the fish back in the water. Obviously, he wasn't afraid of the massive fish. He recently swam alongside some captive manatees and arapaima in Singapore to promote the show.
The length of 4.5 metres is greatly exaggerated. The largest reliably measured Arapaima was 2.63 m (8 ft. 7½ in.) long, weighed 185 kg (407 lb.), and had a girth of 165 cm (65 in.). It was caught by British angler Joe Taylor in Bung Sam Lan Lake, Thailand, on August 26, 2001 (interestingly within its introduced distribution).
Arapaima The Amazon has a huge amount of river monsters. Anacondas, caimans, piranhas and jaguars all call this place home. Years ago, Jeremy Wade travelled here looking for the arapaima, a 10-foot long fish that has been known to ram predators with the force of a car crash. The trip resulted in Jeremy feeling the full force of one of these ...
The type-species of the group, Arapaima gigas, is an important South American food source and charismatic representative of the region. [5] Both Arapaima and Heterotis are cultured for food in their respective countries due to their heartiness and meat, and the arapaima is a prized sport-fish, being the largest truly freshwater fish. [6]
Thailand's Department of Fisheries (Abrv: DOF; Thai: กรมประมง, RTGS: krom pramong), part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, is responsible for the promotion of the Thai fishing industry while ensuring the sustainability of aquaculture and capture fisheries. It conducts, compiles, and disseminates research and ...