Aquaculture Of Amazon Fish In Latin America

摘要

Many fish species that live in the Amazon basin have great potential for aquaculture. The main species currently cultured in the region is tambaqui, a fast-growing, omnivorous fish that tolerates poor water quality. Carnivorous surubim catfish yield high-quality, boneless fillets on diets that include plant protein. As finger-ling production improves, culture of the huge pirarucu is expected to rise. Most of the Amazon fish are sold in local markets, but exports are being sought.