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I have been trying to determine the wild animal life span and haven't been able to find it. According to national geographic and some breeder web sites the life span appears to be 15-20 years in captivity.

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10 years in Asia

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How big does arapaima grow in nature?

Arapaima can grow to over 200 lbs and reach lengths over 8 feet long.


Do arapaima fish eat turtle?

Arapaima's diet includes turtle. Arapaima are known to eat turtles.


What is an arapaima?

An arapaima is a large carnivorous South American tropical fish, Latin name Arapaima gigas.


Where does Arapaima fish live?

Aripaima are native to the Amazon,usually around Brazil or in that area.


How big can an arapaima get?

The largest adults are 440 pounds and 15 ft long.


What does arapaima fish eat in nature?

The arapaima eats fish, frogs, turtles, and birds.


Do arapaima eat monkeys?

Monkeys live on trees and never reach water. Arapaimas live in water. They hardly meet each other.


Were arapaima gigas alive when dinosaurs were?

yes they were


Is a arapaima a air breathing fish?

Yes!!


What Underwater animals begin with the letter a?

Arapaima.


What is the physical appearance of arapaima?

Arapaima are large, elongated fish with streamlined bodies and distinctive scales that are reddish or greenish in color. They have long dorsal and anal fins, a prominent mouth with large, sharp teeth, and a bony tongue. Their most striking feature is their size, as they can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh over 400 pounds.


Where can the arapaima fish be found?

Arapaima fish are found in the Amazon River in South America but are only available for catch and release fishing in remote areas of the river.