Arapaima
Arapaima gigas · Osteoglossidae
Legendary catalog entry
Identification keys
Use these visible cues as a starting point, then check local rules and review the live result before keeping a fish.
- Red-edged rear scales
- Long body
- Bony head
Habitat notes
Amazon basin · Tropical lakes
Active season: Dry season
Common approach: Large lures / live bait
Look-alike check
When a result is uncertain, start with these catalog neighbors. They share family, genus, or habitat signals; this list is a comparison aid, not a substitute for local identification expertise.
- Redtail Catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus)
- Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula)
- American Eel (Anguilla rostrata)
Conservation reminder
Giant air-breather; protected in native range.
Seasons, size limits, and keep rules vary by water. Verify the current local regulations before keeping a catch; release it carefully when unsure.
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