Arapaima Collection

Arapaima / Pirarucu - close-up of head Amazon basin, Brazil
KEL-694 ARAPAIMA / PIRARUCU - close-up of head Amazon basin, Brazil Arapaima gigas Heterotidae Endangered Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Arapaima, Arapaima gigas (Gigantic sudis, Sudis gigas). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4649756 Arapaima, Arapaima gigas (Gigantic sudis, Sudis gigas). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburg's Fishes of Guiana

A Catch of Arapaima Fish
A catch of arapaima fish. Native to the Amazon and Essequibo basins of South America, they are among the world's largest freshwater fish. Date: 1924

Arapaima, Arapaima gigas (Gigantic sudis, Sudis gigas). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

Flying fish and arapaima (chromolitho)
2782543 Flying fish and arapaima (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying fish and arapaima. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Arapaima (Arapaima gigas) Skin detail. Harvest on quota A South American tropical
Arapaima (Arapaima gigas) Skin detail. Legal harvest on quota of a South American tropical fish that is one of the largest in the world. Rupununi, Guyana

Arapaimo gigas, giant arapaimo
Specimen of the giant arapaimo (Arapaimo gigas), the worlds largest fresh water fish growing up to 5m long. Found in Brazil, Guyana and Peru

Arapaima, one of the largest freshwater fishes, tropical South America
PM-10770 Arapaima, one of the largest freshwater fishes tropical South America Arapaima gigas Living fossil Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Arapaima - world's largest freshwater fish, Amazon
PM-10422 Arapaima - world's largest freshwater fish. Arapaima / Pirarucu Fish Amazon. Arapaima gigas Endangered Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Arapaima / Pirarucu Fish Amazon
AF-158 Arapaima / Pirarucu Fish Amazon Arapaima gigas Endangered Andrea Florence Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Arapaima or pirarucu face detail, Arapaima gigas; largest freshwater fish, naturally occurs in the Amazon river basin
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Discover the majesty of the Arapaima, also known as Pirarucu, a true Amazonian giant. With a close-up of its intricately textured head, this ancient fish showcases its unique scales and powerful jaws. Caught on quota in the Amazon basin of Brazil, the Arapaima, scientifically named Arapaima gigas, is the world's largest freshwater fish. Its size and striking appearance have made it a sought-after catch for anglers and a vital part of the local ecosystem. This chromolitho illustration also highlights the Arapaima's dynamic interaction with other Amazonian wonders, such as flying fish, adding to its allure as a symbol of the rich biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest.