Credit: Wilder Rodrìguez Arteaga (Peru)
Fish consumption in Peru as measured in per capita consumption is the highest (~ 20 kg / year). There are over 200 fish species which represent a source of protein. However, only ~ 50 are sold in local markets. The most exploited species for aquaculture include:
Piaractus brachipomus “paco” – Prochilodus nigricans “boquichico” – Macropomum “gamitana” – Arapaima gigas “paiche”