Open AccessCandidate Species for Florida Aquaculture: Arapaima Arapaima gigas
Author(s) -
Cortney L. Ohs,
Jeffrey E. Hill,
Sarah Wright,
H. Mae Giddings,
Allison Durland Donahou
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
edis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-0009
DOI - 10.32473/edis-fa236-2021
Subject(s) - aquaculture , fishery , biology , aquatic animal , fish <actinopterygii> , invasive species , introduced species , ecology
Arapaima Arapaima gigas, also known as paiche and pirarucu, is a large South American freshwater fish with unique biology, favorable aquaculture characteristics, and potential for production in south Florida. This publication provides Arapaima gigas biology, specific culture methods known for each stage of development, and information about diseases and parasites, markets, and the laws associated with this species to potential Florida producers.