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THE HOME OF THE ARAPAIMA GIANTS MAMIRAUÁ RESERVE ARAPAIMA CAN GROW TO OVER 400 POUNDS AND MOST CLOSELY RESEMBLE A FRESHWATER TARPON When hooked they explode in aerial displays take off on long runs and surrender only after lengthy battles. Pirarucú is located within the Mamirauá Reserve about 600km west of Manaus between the Solimoes River and Japura River.