Nature and EnvironmentSaving the paiche from extinction07:28This browser does not support the video element.Nature and Environment08/01/2016August 1, 2016Found in the Amazon river, the paiche is the largest freshwater fish in the world. It's considered a delicacy in Peru but overfishing has left stocks badly depleted. A 10-year fishing ban has been introduced in the Imiria conservation area.Copy linkAdvertisement