Amazon River Socks
Description: Part of the Endangered collection, a manatee which only has three remaining living species in the planet*. These gentle aquatic giants can grow up to 4 meters and are sometimes called sea cows due to their tendency to eat greens at the bottom of the water in groups, it is an endangered specie due to poaching and being injured by boats and sometimes cruel fishermen.
Description: The arapaima, pirarucu, or paiche is any large species of bonytongue in the genus Arapaima native to the Amazon and Essequibo basins of South America. Arapaima is the type genus of the subfamily Arapaiminae within the family Osteoglossidae. They are among the world's largest freshwater fish, reaching as much as 3 m (9.8 ft) in length. They are an important food fish. They have declined in the native range due to overfishing and habitat loss. In contrast, arapaima have been introduced to several tropical regions outside the native range (within South America and elsewhere), where they are sometimes considered invasive species.
Description: It is a large species of pacu and is a close relative of piranhas and is locally called Pirapitinga. It is native to the Amazon basin in tropical South America. It mainly feeds on fruits, seeds, and nuts. It can reach up to 88 cm (2.9 ft) in length and 25 kg (55 lb) in weight. All profits from sale will be given to the Lighthouse Mission to assist the homeless.
Description: This predatory fish is found in the Amazon, Orinoco, and Río de la Plata Basins, as well as rivers of the Guianas. It occurs in a wide range of freshwater habitats such as main river channels, flooded forests, lakes and reservoirs. reportedly can reach up to 80 cm (2.6 ft) in standard length, the largest confirmed were 63–64 cm (2.07–2.10 ft).
Description: It is also known as the Caribe and is a member of the Serrasalmid family. It mainly inhabits black or clear acidic waters in the Orinoco basin in the state of Amazonas in Venezuela. It is a predatory fish that consumes smaller fish and attacks fins, although the diet of juveniles includes aquatic insects and crustaceans such as shrimps. It is also known to eat fruit originating from the surrounding gallery forest. It is a solitary species that is typically not seen in schools. It can reach a maximum length of 24.8cm (about 10in).
Description: It is also known as the kumakuma and is a species of large catfish of the family Pimelodidae. It is native to Amazon and Orinoco River basins and major rivers in the Guianas and northeastern Brazil, South America. It can reach a maximum length of 360cm (about 142in) and a maximum weight of 200kg (441lbs).
Description: This predator is a member of the Osteoglossidae family and is native to the Amazon River basin, Rupununi and Oyapock Rivers in South America. It is also called a 'water monkey' because of its ability to jump out of the water and capture its prey. It usually swims near the water surface waiting for potential prey. It can reach a maximum length of 90.0 cm (about 36 inches) and maximum weight 0f 6.0 kg (about 13 pounds).
