An ambush predator, the oscar quietly hunts fish, crustaceans, and insects in the calm, wooded waters of South America. It has been introduced to various countries with detrimental …

Apr 30, 2025 · We share some emblematic species with our AnimalWised list of 10 fish of the Amazon River. In addition to providing details of their characteristics and behaviors, we …

This can be seen with the armored catfish and the electric eel species. Read through our guide to some of the Amazon’s best-known fish before your trip, and see if you can spot them!

While things may seem relatively quiet above the water, Amazon rivers and tributaries teem with more than 3,000 species of fish. As for many other wildlife groups, it is safe to assume that …

Priority areas for conservation and restoration of Amazonian forest-frugivorous fish interactions and associated fisheries. The Amazon Fish database integrates information available in …

Jul 23, 2025 · The Amazon Basin’s extraordinary fish diversity results from its varied aquatic environments. Scientists categorize Amazonian waters into three types, each with distinct …

The Amazon basin contains the largest number of freshwater fish species in the world -- more than 3,000 species. The Amazon has some 1,100 tributaries, 17 of which are over 1000 miles …

We’ll explore the diversity of Amazon rainforest fish, their roles in the ecosystem, and the conservation efforts underway to protect them. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of …

Amazon fish represent 15% of all freshwater fish species on the planet. There are giants like river monsters like the pirarucú or paiche and tiny ones like the candirú or vampire fish.

Amazon fishing technology changed radically beginning in the late 1960s. Prior to that time total catches appear to have been taken in significant quantities with a wide variety of gear, …