Pygocentrus piraya
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 3,00 kg ( 6 lb 10 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 45 cm ( ~ 18 inches ) |
| locality: | Rio São Francisco, Brazil |
| year: | 2012 |
record caught by:
Lúcio Mauro
,
courtesy of:
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"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Brazil / capital: Brasília / 8,514,877 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 3,00 kg | 6 lb 10 oz | Rio São Francisco | Brazil | 2012 |
| other methods | 5,90 kg | 13 lb 0 oz | São Francisco River system | Brazil | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 45 cm | ~ 18 inches |
| other methods | 60 cm | 24 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| no documented record |
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
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- verified by the IGFA
