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Colossoma macropomum

Black Pacu · Tambaqui

Native range continent: South America

Colossoma macropomum is listed in the freshwater record catalogue (characins).

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Record photograph for Colossoma macropomum
courtesy of Otorongo Expeditions; caught by Anthony Giardinelli · caught by Anthony Giardinelli · Record catch photograph

Record claims

Within the current result set, documented rod-and-reel weights are preferred, then documented unknown-method weights, then other methods, then found-dead. Length is used only when no weight exists; age only when neither weight nor length exists. Questionable claims appear only if nothing documented remains. Ties prefer the larger value, then exact over approximate/over, then the newer year.

Rod & reel Documented

37 kg · ~ 115 cm

Weight and length are not asserted as the same specimen.

Method
Rod & reel
Year
2013
Place
Amazon River · Peru · South America
Catch photographs
Record photograph for Colossoma macropomum
courtesy of Otorongo Expeditions; caught by Anthony Giardinelli · caught by Anthony Giardinelli · Record catch photo
Other methods Documented

45 kg · + 110 cm

Weight and length are not asserted as the same specimen.

Method
Other methods
Year
2015
Place
Amazon River · Brazil · South America
Catch photographs
Record photograph for Colossoma macropomum
caught by Mr. Carlito · caught by Mr. Carlito · Record catch photo

no full body photo

Questionable Questionable

40 kg · + 100 cm

Weight and length are not asserted as the same specimen.

Method
Method unknown
Year
2012
Place
Rio Sinú · Colombia · South America
Catch photographs
Record photograph for Colossoma macropomum
courtesy of Gustavo Rojas Berroca; caught by Polinio José Molina Jalal · caught by Polinio José Molina Jalal · Record catch photo

unclear if it is a hybrid or a pure Black Pacu

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