Acanthicus hystrix
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | ~ 6,00 kg ( ~ 13 lb ) |
| length: | ~ 90 cm ( ~ 35 inches ) |
| locality: | Amazon River system, South America |
| year: | 19?? |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
Ross Socolof
"other methods" world record caught in:
Peru / capital: Lima / 1,285,216 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| other methods | + 15,00 kg | + 33 lb | Amazon River | Peru | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| other methods | + 120 cm | + 47 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 15 years |
explanation:
- rod & reel:
- sport fishing record with rod & reel
- other methods:
- records by other methods (net, hand line, spear, bow fishing etc.)
- rod & reel?:
- unclear if the fish was caught with rod & reel
- questionable:
- records based on anecdotal reports, verification not possible
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- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
