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paiche

paiche

9.9
A very large freshwater fish from the Amazon River that grows over two metres long
  • noun
  • /ˈpaɪʧ/
  • US
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So it's not like the paiche, the arapaima, which you may you may already know which is a bigger, bigger fish.

Examples

  • So it's not like the paiche, the arapaima, which you may you may already know which is a bigger, bigger fish.

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  • The paiche is known for its impressive size and is a crucial species in Amazonian fisheries.

  • In the Amazon River basin, many locals depend on the paiche as a vital source of livelihood.

  • The paiche, often reaching lengths of up to 3 meters, is one of the most remarkable freshwater fish found in South America.

Synonyms

pirarucu
vspaiche
1 9.9

A very large freshwater fish from the Amazon River eaten for its meat

is valued mainly for its role in local fishing and markets
arapaima
vspaiche
9.9

A very large freshwater fish from the Amazon and other South American rivers

is native specifically to the Amazon basin rather than across South America

How Big

paiche
  • US
9.9
salmon
126 1.0
pike
7 6.4
trout
123 1.0
minnow
15 4.2

Surface Forms

paiche singular
paiches plural

Etymology

Paiche comes from a local Amazon name used by people in the river region for a very large freshwater fish. So paiche today means that specific big river fish found in the Amazon.