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Definition of piraiba catfish

piraiba catfish

Plural:piraiba catfish
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A massive, highly predatory species of freshwater catfish (Brachyplatystoma filamentosum) native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America, noted as one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, capable of reaching lengths over three meters.

Example

"Local anglers in the Amazon basin consider the piraiba catfish to be one of the ultimate challenges in freshwater sport fishing due to its tremendous size and power."

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• Nearby Words

pipefish
pipistrelle
pipit
piraiba catfish
piranha
pirarucu
piscatrix

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Piraiba catfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/piraiba%20catfish
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