Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 56,00 kg ( 123 lb 7 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 160 cm ( ~ 63 inches ) |
| locality: | Amazon River, Brazil |
| year: | 2010 |
record caught by:
Gilberto Fernandes
,
courtesy of:
-
| category: | questionable record |
|---|---|
| weight: | + 80,00 kg ( + 176 lb ) |
| length: | + 160 cm ( + 63 inches ) |
| locality: | Rio Araguaia, Brazil |
| year: | 2009 |
record caught by:
Marcelo Siqueira
,
courtesy of:
Mark Jones
comment:
not verified, maybe rod & reel record
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Brazil / capital: Brasília / 8,514,877 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel * | 56,00 kg | 123 lb 7 oz | Amazon River | Brazil | 2010 |
| other methods | 80,00 kg | 176 lb 6 oz | Rio Madeira | Brazil | unknown |
| questionable | 100,00 kg | 220 lb 7 oz | Amazon River system | Brazil | unknown |
| questionable | + 80,00 kg | + 176 lb | Rio Araguaia | Brazil | 2009 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 160 cm | 63 inches |
| other methods | 180 cm | 71 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | + 40 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
- +
- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
