Auchenoglanis occidentalis
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | ~ 10,00 kg ( ~ 22 lb ) |
| length: | ~ 90 cm ( ~ 35 inches ) |
| locality: | Congo River, DR Congo |
| year: | 2010 |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
John P. Sullivan
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Thailand / capital: Bangkok / 513,120 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 3,80 kg | 8 lb 6 oz | Palm Tree Lagoon | Thailand | 2013 |
| other methods | 40,00 kg | 88 lb 3 oz | Congo River | DR Congo | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 50 cm | ~ 20 inches |
| other methods | ~ 150 cm | ~ 59 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 10 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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- approximately
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- exactly tie
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- verified by the IGFA
