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


Specimen ID164768
GroupFishes
GenusPiaractus
Speciesbrachypomus
Common Namepirapatinga, red-bellied pacu
StateAR
CountyGarland
LocalityHot Springs vicinity
HUC8 NameOuachita Headwaters
HUC8 Number8040101
Year2005
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Primary Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Reference #1
Ref. Number14851
AuthorLoe, K.
date2005
titleInvasive Relocation
journalThe Age of Aquariums (On-line)
Commentsspecies assumed
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater
Number Collected/Observed5





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