arapaima

/ˌærəˈpeɪmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A large freshwater fish native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America, which can grow up to 3 meters in length and weigh over 200 kilograms.

“The arapaima, the largest freshwater fish in the world, is an endangered species due to overfishing and habitat loss.”

Synonyms

  • Amazon fish
  • freshwater fish

Antonyms

  • desert fish
  • saltwater fish