Onde vive Arapaima?

Arapaima vive em habitats específicos. Saber onde procurar ajuda a encontrá-lo e identificá-lo.

Onde encontrar Arapaima

Tipo de água

freshwater

Profundidade

Typically found in shallow, slow-moving waters, often near the surface, especially in oxygen-depleted environments. Can inhabit depths up to several meters.

Ambiente

Prefers oxbow lakes, flooded forests, swamps, and slow-moving sections of large rivers (e.g., Amazon and Essequibo basins). Thrives in areas with dense aquatic vegetation and submerged wood, which provide cover and hunting grounds. Tolerant of low oxygen conditions due to its air-breathing ability.

Distribuição geográfica

Native to the Amazon River basin in South America, including parts of Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Guyana, and Bolivia. Introduced to other regions for aquaculture and sport fishing.

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