Top Cachama Fishing Countries

Cachama, commonly known as tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum), is a large freshwater fish native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America. Renowned for its robust size, mild flavor, and adaptability to aquaculture, cachama is a staple in both wild capture and farmed fisheries. The top countries involved in cachama fishing and aquaculture are Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela, where the species is both harvested from natural waterways and cultivated in fish farms to meet growing demand. Brazil leads in production, with extensive commercial farming operations, while Colombia has rapidly expanded its aquaculture sector, making cachama one of its most important farmed fish. These countries not only supply local markets but also export cachama, contributing significantly to their economies and the global freshwater fish trade.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.