The Arapaima, also known as Pirarucu, originates in the Amazon Basin. It is one of the largest freshwater fishes in the world and can grow up to 4m long.

The average size is 2 to 2.4m with a weight of 90kg. The elongated body is covered with large scales. The head has a green-copper shine and the body is a darker blue-green on the top and fades to a white belly. Towards the end of the body the fins are edged with red. The caudal fin is dark and rounded.
The arapaima uses its fins to hollow out a nest in clear, shallow and sandy-bottomed areas of the river. Even though it is large, the arapaima is a graceful swimmer and it is valued as an aquarium fish as well as for food.

House Captain:

• Beatriz Marinho – Class 5S

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Houses
Arapaima Gigas