Rhamphichthys rostratus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | ~ 1,00 kg ( ~ 2 lb ) |
| length: | + 70 cm ( + 28 inches ) |
| locality: | -, Brazil |
| year: | 20?? |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
Donald Taphron
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Brazil / capital: Brasília / 8,514,877 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 1,00 kg | ~ 2 lb | unknown | Brazil | 20?? |
| other methods | ~ 7,00 kg | ~ 15 lb | unknown | Argentina, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | + 70 cm | + 28 inches |
| other methods | 180 cm | 71 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
- *
- verified by the IGFA
