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Pirarucu fishing in the São Francisco da Mangueira Community, in the Middle Solimões, Juruá, Amazonas, is a traditional activity and important for the local economy. The pirarucu is a large, jumping fish. When threatened, especially during fishing, it tends to jump out of the net, which can hurt itself or even injure those who work to catch it. In addition, it needs to breathe out of the water and, if prevented from doing so, it drowns. Pirarucu fishing is an activity that takes place every year in many riverside communities in the Amazon. Season: November to March (fishing season) Techniques: nets, lines and hooks, harpoon. Species: pirarucu (Arapaima gigas) Importance: source of income and food. Community contact. Romilcia 97 98447-8207