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River - Freshwater
Fish of the Orinoco River Basin
The third-largest river system in South America - biodiversity hotspot with unique cichlids, peacock bass, and electric fish.
Continent: South America Area: 989,000 km² Climate: Tropical
📖 Overview
The Orinoco supports 1,000+ fish species. Peacock bass (Cichla) fishing is world-class here. Silver arowana, cardinal tetra, and countless catfish species originate from Orinoco tributaries. Political instability in Venezuela has protected many stocks by suppressing commercial pressure.
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