date:Jan 07, 2016
erica, where it is native, said Hill. Other markets for the meat include the U.S., Europe and Japan. There's lots of interest in raising them in Southeast Asia, Brazil and at least one farm so far in Florida.
But more Florida fish farmers may start growing Arapaima, Hill said. Additionally, UF/IFAS maintains Arapaima at two facilities for research.
Also known as Paiche and Pirarucu, Arapaima can grow to well over 200 pounds in shallow, muddy waters in the Amazon. The largest freshwater fish in