Chapter 546 - 243: Vampire Fish_4
"Understood, where’s the next spot? What kind of fish are we going for?" Lin Yang didn’t rush to refuse, but instead asked another question.
Sun Zheng’s explanation to Baom made sense. The journey was long, and since they had already arrived, switching to a different location seemed like a decent choice.
"It’s a section upstream on the main channel of the Black River, targeting giant bone tongue fish! There are also some spots in the main channel where the water level is low, and Baom knows two great spots for catching giant bone tongue fish."
Moreover, the habits of the giant bone tongue fish are different from many other fish; they prefer to feed and swim during the warmer parts of the day. To find them, one needs the ample experience of a fish hunter, especially when they come up to breathe through their nostrils. That’s when they’re easier to spot."
Upon hearing the term ’giant bone tongue fish,’ Lin Yang finally reacted.
The giant bone tongue fish is a star species of the Amazon Rainforest, on par with the Satan duckbill catfish, known as the freshwater titans of the Amazon Basin.
These creatures can grow up to several hundred pounds, truly massive. For Lin Yang’s trip to the Amazon, the giant bone tongue fish was a must-see species.
However, compared to the densities of other fish species, the giant bone tongue fish are much scarcer. They boast delicious flesh and large size, are easy to catch, and their skin can be made into sturdy Scale Armor, making them a fish species with very high economic value.
In fact, these fish used to be quite common in the Amazon Rainforest historically, before their numbers declined sharply due to extensive hunting.
And like Snaggletooth, current Brazilian law protects the giant bone tongue fish. Fishing is permitted, but any caught must be released, and killing or casual trade is strictly forbidden.
"Yue’er, can you keep going to the next spot? The temperature’s getting a bit high, and I’m worried you might get a heatstroke," Lin Yang said, not rushing to make a decision but turning to check on Yue’er.
"Don’t worry, I’m fine. I work out regularly, so I’m in pretty good shape. I can handle a little heat," she assured.