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Piaractus brachypomus
(pirapatinga, red-bellied pacu)
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Specimen ID158994
GroupFishes
GenusPiaractus
Speciesbrachypomus
Common Namepirapatinga, red-bellied pacu
StateTX
CountyGrimes
LocalityGibbons Creek Reservoir
HUC8 NameNavasota
HUC8 Number12070103
Day5
Month6 (June)
Year1998
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Contact[not displayed for privacy reasons]
Primary Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Reference #1
Ref. Number13707
AuthorTexas Parks and Wildlife Department.
date2001
titleFish Records: Water Body - All Tackle.
publisherTexas Parks and Wildlife Department.
issueApril 24, 2001
Record TypeLiterature
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater
Number Collected/Observed1
Specimen Size1.8 lbs; 15.0 in




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