Brachyplatystoma filamentosum
How to identify a Piraíba (Lau Lau)
Piraíba (Lau Lau) are found in deep amazon channels; confluences.. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.
EnvironmentFreshwater
SeasonVaries by river; often falling water
Habitat and range
Deep Amazon channels; confluences.
Where to catch Piraíba (Lau Lau)
- Amazon mainstem (BR)
Baits and lures
Huge cut baits · heavy tackle
Related species
Often caught in the same waters or confused with Piraíba (Lau Lau):
- Pirate Perch — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Pumpkinseed — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Quillback — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Rainbow Darter — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Rainbow Trout — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Rainwater Killifish — identification & profile (Freshwater)
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