Brazil is a country with a great diversity of animals. So, regarding fish, there are freshwater and saltwater ones, where the sizes vary, from very small fish to huge ones, the largest of which are present in sweet waters. So, find out now which are the biggest fish in Brazil.
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The Pirarucu is one of the biggest fish in the world. It is normally found in the Amazon basin, mainly in lowland areas, where the waters are very calm.
The weight of this fish can reach up to 330 kg, and the length can reach up to 3.20 meters. Its name comes from the Tupi terms “pirá” which means fish, and “urucum” due to its red tail.
The Jaú is one of the largest fish in Brazil, with its 1.60 m, and this species can weigh up to 120 kg. In addition, it has a typical feature, which is a very broad and flattened head, with a thinner body.
It prefers calmer waters, close to the shores; thus this species is usually found in the Amazon, Paraná and Plata basins. However, because it is quite energetic, it is difficult to fish; he offers a lot of resistance to capture.
Also known as Red Pacu, Tambaqui is a freshwater fish found in the north region and in some states such as Mato Grosso, Goiás, Paraná, São Paulo and Minas Gerais. It is characteristic of forests that suffered flooding.
As for the characteristics of size and weight, it can measure 90 cm in length and weigh 30 kg. It is a fish with good longevity and can live up to 11 years.
This fish is very long, can reach 2 meters and its weight can reach 20 kg. It is known as Electric Fish, as it releases electrical discharges as a form of protection and also to attack prey. It lives in the deep, muddy waters of the Amazon River.
The Piraíba inhabits the Amazon and Tocantins-Araguaia basins; he prefers the deeper parts of rivers. It is a fish that can weigh up to 300 kg and measure up to 3 meters, which is why it is considered one of the largest leather fish in Brazil and in the world. A curiosity is that, popularly, it is known as "freshwater shark".
Now you know the biggest fish in Brazil and some of the biggest in the world!
