New Invasive Species

By Hila
@hk0020 (40)
April 1, 2021 3:44am CST
In Florida, a new species known as arapaima was found. It is described as a monster fish that can grow up to 10 feet long, weighing hundreds of pounds. This species is mostly found in the Amazon River, in South America. Check out this link to read more about the species:
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/new-florida-invasive-species-a-10-foot-long-river-monster/2404890/
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Sharon Elton
@sharonelton (29344)
• Lichfield, England
2 Apr 21
It's not a new species - it's just been found that's all.
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Sharon Elton
@sharonelton (29344)
• Lichfield, England
2 Apr 21
@hk0020 Oh, I see. You mean new to the area.
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Hila
@hk0020 (40)
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2 Apr 21
@sharonelton Yup, that's right.
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Hila
@hk0020 (40)
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2 Apr 21
It's a new invasive predator found in that particular state because it is mainly found in South America.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
1 Apr 21
That's new to me. I will check it. Thanks
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
2 Apr 21
Hila
@hk0020 (40)
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1 Apr 21
Sure!
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setsuna26
@setsuna26 (2751)
• Philippines
2 Apr 21
No wonder I tend to dislike huge fishes most of the time.They tend to scare me whenever I see one. Like whales or even something as friendly as a dolphin
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Hila
@hk0020 (40)
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3 Apr 21
yes, they can be scary at times.
louievill
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
1 Apr 21
I saw an actual arapaima several years in Avilon Zoo ( the biggest private zoo in our country)A zoo keeper was feeding it while standing on a small boat and the size was awesome. It's closely related to the arowana ( a popular aquarium fish)
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Hila
@hk0020 (40)
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2 Apr 21
Wow, thanks for sharing!
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DINNERLADY
@lazydaizee (6735)
• United Kingdom
2 Apr 21
New species are always a worry because it means that nature is changing too fast.
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Hila
@hk0020 (40)
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2 Apr 21
True.
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Fae Maverick
@Fa_Maverick (9487)
• Australia
3 Apr 21
...We're gonna need a bigger boat...
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Hila
@hk0020 (40)
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3 Apr 21
Definitely!
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carmela arriaga alcoseba
@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
1 Apr 21
I'm sure the experts on fisheries will find a way to get rid of this monster fish species or make better use of it that is not detrimental to the environment and other species
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Hila
@hk0020 (40)
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1 Apr 21
Yes, they are definitely trying to manage and control the populations of these endangered species.
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Silvia
@Shxrubia (2752)
• Indonesia
1 Apr 21
Sounds terrible, is that a dangerous species?
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Hila
@hk0020 (40)
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1 Apr 21
Yes, it is dangerous because of its voracious appetite. It is said to be a threat to native Florida wildlife. Although they are not dangerous to humans.
Robin huut
@Robinhuut (457)
• Bogor, Indonesia
1 Apr 21
Looks like a creepy yet amazing creature
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Hila
@hk0020 (40)
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1 Apr 21
Very true!
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