Unusual Facts about Arapaima Fish, Can Live A Day Without Water
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They can also use short bursts of speed to attack potential prey hitting the surface of the water. At the Smithsonian's National Zoo, their diet consists of herring, squid, smelt, shrimp and fruit.
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5. Male Arapaima Do Mouth Incubation
During the dry season between February and March, the arapaima lays thousands of eggs in nests about 70 centimeters long and 25 centimeters deep which are hollowed out in the sand by their fins.
The eggs hatch at the start of the rainy season (between October and November), which allows the fry (baby fish) to collect food.
Mouth incubation is also thought to occur. The male protects the fry by pulling them into his long, flat mouth and moving them to another location if a predator gets too close. Sexual maturity is reached after about 4 or 5 years.
6. Arapaima is a Source of Protein on the Amazon
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As quoted from NationalGeographic, Arapaima gigas has long been believed to be the only species of arapaima, but in 2013 scientists proved that there is another species of fish.
Sometimes referred to as the "Cod of the Amazon," the arapaima is considered an excellent food fish and has provided an important source of protein in the Amazon for centuries.
Locals often salt and dry the meat, which can be stored without rotting, essential in areas with little refrigeration.
Their proximity to the surface of the water makes the arapaima vulnerable to human predators, who can easily target them with spears. Their numbers have decreased dramatically across the region mainly due to overfishing.
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