Tetraodon mbu
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | ~ 2,00 kg ( ~ 4 lb ) |
| length: | ~ 50 cm ( ~ 20 inches ) |
| locality: | Ubangi River, Central African Republic |
| year: | 2006 |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
John Friel
"other methods" world record caught in:
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| other methods | ~ 7,00 kg | ~ 15 lb | Congo River system, Lake Tanganyika | Burundi, Congo, DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| other methods | 75 cm | 30 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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- exactly tie
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- verified by the IGFA
