Aquafeeds
A cooperative feeding demonstration conducted by USSEC and Amazon Fish Products S.A. evaluated the use of soy to partially replace fishmeal in diets for paiche, or pirarucu, the largest freshwater fish species.
Innovation & Investment
With their fast growth and ample light-flavored flesh, pirarucu present great potential. Industry growth is hampered by limited technology and management of domestication practices. Also, current commercial diets are typically not fully suited to the nutritional needs of pirarucu.
Health & Welfare
Arapaima, also known as pirarucu or paiche, offers appealing flesh color and texture, low fat content and high levels of protein and fatty acids.