Fishing for South American lungfish

Lepidosiren paradoxa

The South American lungfish is a unique freshwater species found in slow-moving waters of the Amazon Basin. It has an elongated, eel-like body, reaching up to 50 inches and weighing around 22 pounds. This fish feeds on small aquatic animals and detritus. Notably, it can breathe air, allowing it to survive in oxygen-poor environments by estivating during dry seasons. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch South American lungfish

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