What does «paiche» mean in Spanish?
- A cod-like marine fish of the Arapaimidae family. It has a silvery color with dark reflections and reddish abdominal scales. It is the second largest freshwater fish in the world, growing up to 3 m long and weighing up to 250 kg. It is an osteoglossiform fish and belongs to the Arapaimidae family. It is found in the Amazon basin. Its meat is highly valued.
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