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Delta - Freshwater

Fish of the Pantanal Wetlands

The largest tropical wetland on Earth - Brazilian, Bolivian, and Paraguayan flooded savanna with extraordinary fish diversity.

Continent: South America Area: 195,000 km² Climate: Tropical

📖 Overview

The Pantanal floods seasonally to over 195,000 km² - nearly double the size of Portugal. Piranha, pacu, dorado, and countless cichlids and catfish dominate its warm waters. Ecotourism and sport fishing anchor local economies.