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Perciformes over 10 kg

Maccullochella peelii

Murray Cod

Native range continent: Australia

Maccullochella peelii is listed in the freshwater record catalogue (Perciformes over 10 kg).

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Record photograph for Maccullochella peelii
caught by August Benjamin Schwarz · caught by August Benjamin Schwarz · 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.

Other methods Documented

47,63 kg · ~ 140 cm

Weight and length are not asserted as the same specimen.

Method
Other methods
Year
1911
Place
Murray River · Australia · Australia
Catch photographs
Record photograph for Maccullochella peelii
caught by August Benjamin Schwarz · caught by August Benjamin Schwarz · Record catch photo
Questionable Questionable

56,25 kg · + 140 cm

Weight and length are not asserted as the same specimen.

Method
Method unknown
Year
1939
Place
Barr Creek · Australia · Australia
Catch photographs
Record photograph for Maccullochella peelii
courtesy of Mick Ashton; caught by Eddie and Mick Ashton · caught by Eddie and Mick Ashton · Record catch photo

indicated weight seems to be exaggerated

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