Arapaima
A species of Paiche, Also known as Pirarucu Scientific name : Arapaima gigas Genus : Paiche
Arapaima, A species of Paiche
Also known as:
Pirarucu
Botanical name: Arapaima gigas
Genus: Paiche
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Description
The species is among the largest known freshwater fish, commonly measuring 200 centimetres (7 ft) and reportedly exceptionally reaching lengths of up to 450 centimetres (15 ft). Adults may weigh up to 200 kilograms or 440 pounds. A. gigas has a streamlined body with dorsal and anal fins set well back towards the tail. While the body is mainly gray to gray-green, its Brazilian local name "pirarucu" derives from an indigenous word for "red fish", thought to refer to either the red flecks on the scales towards the tail, or the reddish-orange colour of its meat.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Bony-tongued fishes Family
Bonytongues Genus
Paiche Species
Arapaima 
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