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Piaractus brachypomus
(pirapatinga, red-bellied pacu)
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Fishes
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID33674
GroupFishes
GenusPiaractus
Speciesbrachypomus
Common Namepirapatinga, red-bellied pacu
StateIL
CountyJackson
Localitycampus lake, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
HUC8 NameBig Muddy
HUC8 Number7140106
Day22
Month6 (June)
Year1992
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Primary Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Disposalreturned to fisherman
VerifierBrooks Burr - SIUC
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater
Number Collected/Observed1
Specimen Size230 mm SL




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