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Description: They are known for their ability to stun their prey by generating electricity, delivering shocks at up to 860 volts. Despite their name, it is not closely related to the true eels but are members of the electroreceptive neotropical knifefish order, which is more closely related to the catfish. They can grow to a maximum length of 250 cm (about 8 feet) and a maximum published weight: 20.0 kg (about 44 lbs).

Description: It is also known as the Vampire fish and is a member of the dogtooth tetra family. It is a predatory fish that is native to the Amazon River basin in South America. It can reach up to 1.17m (3.8 ft) in total length and 17.8 kg (39 lb) in weight (based on IGFA records).

Description: It is a member of the Brycon family and is native to rivers in Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana including the Amazon and Orinoco River basins in South America. They are omnivores, eating both fish and plants. It has a maximum length of 48.9cm (about 19 in) and a max published weight of 2.7 kg (about 6 pounds).

Description: Is a member of the Cichlid Family and is also known as the speckled peacock bass, painted pavon, or three-barred peacock bass. It is native to the Orinoco and Rio Negro basins, as well as several smaller rivers in the central Amazon River Basin. It can grow up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in length and 13 kg (29 lb) in weight, it is the largest cichlid of the Americas.

Description: It is a member of the Serrasalmidae family and is native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins of South America. It regularly reaches an age of 40 years and may reach up to 65 and mainly feeds on fruit and seeds. It can reach up to 1.1m (3.6 ft) in total length and 44 kg (97 lb) in weight.

Description: It is a member of the Trahiras family. It is native toCentral and South America in the São Francisco, Amazon, Paraná, Orinoco and Magdalena River basins, and coastal rivers in Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. It can reach a maximum length of 28.5cm (about 11 inches).

Description: It is native to the Amazon river basin in South America. It is migratory, moving between different parts of the Amazon. It is one of the major food sources for local inhabitants. It can reach a maximum length of 45 cm (18 in) and 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) in weight

Description: It is a omnivorous fish of the family Serrasalmidae. It is native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins, as well as rivers of the Guiana Shield. It is a schooling fish and can grow to a length of 41.5 cm (16 in).

Description: It is a species of long-whiskered catfish native to the Amazon basin, in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It can reach a maximum of 140 cm (55 in) in total length.

Description: It is a member of the Ghost Knifefish family and is native to the Amazon river basin in Venezuela, Guianas and Brazil, South America. It uses its snout to forage for food under rocks and brush. It can reach a maximum length of 47cm (about 19 inches).

Description: It is also known as the black-banded Leporinus and is native to the Amazon Basin in South America. Its diet comprises vegetative matter as well as other fish, worms, and crustaceans. They can reach 30 centimeters (12in) in length.

Description: It is also known as the white-blotched river stingray, or polka-dot stingray. It is native to the Xingu River, which is part of the Amazon River basin in Brazil and prefers rocky bottoms. It can reach to 75cm (30in) in total length and 20kg (44lb) in weight.

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 a member of the Characida family and they are native to the upper Amazon River basin in Peru and Bolivia in South America. They feed heavily on fruits and seeds, but also take other plant material, invertebrates and small fish. Their food is typically taken from the water, but they are able to jump out of the water to "pluck" low-hanging seeds and fruits directly from trees.They can reach a maximum length of 45 cm (17.7 inches.

Description: It is a member of the Semaprochilodus genus and its species name is Semaprochilodus brama. Its common name is Jaraqui, however, that’s the common name given to the Semaprochilodus genus. It is native to the Amazon River Basin, specifically, the Tocantins and Xingu River basins in Brazil. It can reach a maximum length of 54cm (about 21in) with maximum published weight of 2.6kg (about 6 pounds).

Description: It is a member of the herring family. It is native to parts of Amazon River basin in South America in Peru, Ecuador and the Guiana's. It is a predatory fish feeding on fish and shrimp. It can reach a maximum length of 80cm (31.5in) and a maximum weight of 7.1kg (15.7lbs).

Description: It is a member of the Drum family and a close relative to its saltwater cousin is the Red Drum. It is a freshwater fish native to South America’s Amazon, Orinoco and the São Francisco River basins. It is a predator which feeds on fish and other marine life. It can reach a maximum length of 80cm (31.5in) with a maximum weight of 4.5kg (about 10lbs).

Description: It is also known as the anjumara, traíra, trahira and it is a predatory fish feeding on fish and shell fish. It is native to most rivers basins, including the Amazon river basin, in northern South America and the island of Trinidad. Its maximum recorded length is about length of 120 cm (47 in) and they can weigh as much as 40 kg (88 lb). All profits from sale will be given to the Lighthouse Mission to assist the homeless.

Description: It is a freshwater fish native to the Amazon region. It can be found in Peru and Brazil, the Orinoco River in Colombia and Venezuela, and the tributaries of the Amazon. Usually inhabits areas with rapid water, always on the surface, behind obstacles like rocks and logs. It can reach a maximum length of 88.0 cm (about 35 inches) and a maximum weight of 6.0 kg (about 13 pounds).

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: It is native to the Amazon, Orinoco, and Essequibo river basins of South America, in Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana, Colombia, Peru, Suriname, Bolivia, and Brazil. It is found only in fresh water, and inhabits larger rivers, streams, and lakes. It can reach about 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) in length, and about 80 kg (180 lb) in weight.

Description: It is also known as the black piranha, white piranha, spotted piranha or yellow piranha. They are found in the drainage systems of the Amazon and Orinoco as well as the Essequibo River and other rivers of the Guiana Shield and the coastal rivers of northeastern Brazil. It is one of the larger species of piranha with a maximum recorded length of 41.5 centimeters (16.3 in) and they attain a maximum weight of 3.0 kilograms (6.6 lb).

Description: It is a member of the Arapaima family and is native to the Amazon River basin. It is among the largest known freshwater fish, commonly measuring 200 centimetres (79 in) and reportedly reaching lengths of up to 450 centimetres (15 ft). Adults may weigh up to 200 kilograms or 440 pounds.

Description: Row 1: Barramundi, Bighead Carp, Bonylip Barb, Siamese Carp, Black Sharkminnow Row 2: Catla, Elephant Ear Gourami, Clown Featherback, Siamese Tigerfish, Mrigal Carp Row 3: Jullien’s Golden Carp, Papuan Black Bass, Grass Carp, Yellowchin, Pama Croaker Row 4: Giant Snakehead, Mekong Giant Catfish, Golden Belly Barb, Giant Pangasius Row 5: Amur Carp, Hampala Barb,Giant Freshwater Stingray, Bull Shark, Marble Goby Row 6: Iridescent Shark, Boeseman Croaker, Malayan leaffish, Java Barb, Thai Mahseer Row 7: Orangefin labeo, Spot Tail Bass, Black Carp, Wallago, Small Scale Mud Carp Row 8: Silver Grunt, Waking Catfish, Bala Shark, Copper Mahseer, , Soldier River Barb Row 9: Asian Redtail Catfish, Striped Pikecarp, Indo-Pacific Tarpon,

Description: It is a member of the Carp family. It is native to Indonesia, Malaya, Myanmar, Thailand and Indochina. It can reach a maximum length of 100cm (39 inches).

Description: It is also known as the Mekong giant salmon carp,and is a member of the Carp family. It is endemic to the middle reaches of the Mekong River in northern Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Its population is much reduced as a result of over fishing and habitat degradation, and it is now considered Critically Endangered. It can reach a length of 130 centimeters (51 in) and weight of 30 kilograms (66 lb).

Description: It is a member of the Carp family and can be found in the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, and the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. It inhabits rivers, swamps, and marshlands. It can reach a maximum weight of 7kg (15.4 pounds) and maximum length of 60cm (about 24 inches). All profits from sale will be given to the Lighthouse Mission to assist the homeless.

Description: It is the sole living species in the family Chanidae. It is native to the Indian Ocean and across the Pacific Ocean, from South Africa to Hawaii and the Marquesas, from California to the Galapagos, north to Japan, south to Australia. It can live in both salt and freshwater and can be found in freshwater rivers, lakes and ponds. They can can grow to 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in), but are most often no more than 1 m (39 in) in length. They can reach a weight of about 14 kg (31 lb).

Description: It is also known as the oxeye herring or simply herring, is the smaller of the two species of tarpon and lives in Indo-Pacific waters. Their usual habitat is in coastal waters, estuaries and many miles upstream (from the estuaries) in freshwater rivers and lakes. They are amphidromus, i.e. they migrate from the river to the sea, and from the sea to the river. Those living in fresh water tend to be smaller than the ones living in saltwater, growing just over 50 cm (20 in), while saltwater examples grow over 1 m (3.3 ft).

Description: It is a member of the Carp family. This large predatory fish is native to the Mekong basin in Laos and parts of Southeast China. It is an endangered species. It can reach a maximum length of 200 cm (about 79 inches). It prefers deep rivers,without current.

Description: It is a member of the Catfish Family. They are native to the Mekong, Chao Phraya and Xe Bangfai basins; also from the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. It can reach a a length of 130 centimetres (51 inches). This species is the largest Bagrid catfish in Asia.

Description: It is a member of the Carp family. It is native to the Mekong river basin and can be found in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam Indonesia and Malaysia. It can reach a maximum length of 74 cm (about 29 inches). All profits from sale will be given to the Lighthouse Mission to assist the homeless.

Description: It is also known as the Chocolate Mahseer is a member of the Carp family. It inhabits India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Bhutan, Pakistan and Vietnam. It has a maximum length of 120.0 centimetres (about 4 ft) and a maximum published weight of 11.0 kilograms (24.3 lb).

Description: Is a member of the Carp family and isalso known as the tricolor shark, tricolor sharkminnow, silver shark, or shark minnow. They are native to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. They can grow to a maximum length of 35 cm (14 in). All profits from sale will be given to the Lighthouse Mission to assist the homeless.

Description: It is a species of freshwater airbreathing catfish native to Southeast Asia. It is named for its ability to "walk" and wiggle across dry land, to find food or suitable environments. It is omnivorous; it feeds on smaller fish, molluscs, and other invertebrates, as well as detritus and aquatic weeds. It can reach almost 0.5 m (1.6 ft) in length and 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) in weight. All profits from sale will be given the the Lighthouse Mission to assist the homeless.

Description: Also known as the Silver Javelin and Grunter bream. It has a wide distribution in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It occurs from the southern Red Sea, off Saudi Arabia and Yemen east to Vanuatu, north to southern Japan and south to Australia. It also resides in freshwater rivers in Southeast Asia. It can reach a maximum length of 70cm (about 28 inches).