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Piaractus brachypomus
(pirapatinga, red-bellied pacu)
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Specimen ID164761
GroupFishes
GenusPiaractus
Speciesbrachypomus
Common Namepirapatinga, red-bellied pacu
StateVA
CountyBedford
LocalitySmith Mountain Lake
HUC8 NameUpper Roanoke
HUC8 Number3010101
Day1
Month8 (August)
Year2005
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
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Primary Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Reference #1
Ref. Number14847
AuthorConley, J.
date2005
titleWoman's haul at lake full of teeth.
journalRoanoke Times
vol2005
issueAugust 6
Commentsid based on operculum taller than wide; photos
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater
Number Collected/Observed1
Specimen Size15
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