Colossoma macropomum
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 37,00 kg ( 81 lb 9 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 115 cm ( ~ 45 inches ) |
| locality: | Amazon River, Peru |
| year: | 2013 |
record caught by:
Anthony Giardinelli
,
courtesy of:
Otorongo Expeditions
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 45,00 kg ( 99 lb 3 oz ) |
| length: | + 110 cm ( + 43 inches ) |
| locality: | Amazon River, Brazil |
| year: | 2015 |
record caught by:
Mr. Carlito
,
courtesy of:
-
comment:
no full body photo
| category: | questionable record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 40,00 kg ( 88 lb 3 oz ) |
| length: | + 100 cm ( + 39 inches ) |
| locality: | Rio Sinú, Colombia |
| year: | 2012 |
record caught by:
Polinio José Molina Jalal
,
courtesy of:
Gustavo Rojas Berroca
comment:
unclear if it is a hybrid or a pure Black Pacu
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Peru / capital: Lima / 1,285,216 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 37,00 kg | 81 lb 9 oz | Amazon River | Peru | 2013 |
| other methods | 50,00 kg | 110 lb 4 oz | Amazon River | Brazil | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 115 cm | ~ 45 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 65 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
