Distichodus petersii
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | ~ 2,00 kg ( ~ 4 lb ) |
| length: | ~ 45 cm ( ~ 18 inches ) |
| locality: | Mnyera River, Tanzania |
| year: | 2011 |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
Dylan Perrett
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Tanzania / capital: Dar es Salaam / 947,300 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 2,00 kg | ~ 4 lb | Mnyera River | Tanzania | 2011 |
| other methods | + 7,00 kg | + 15 lb | Rufiji River system | Tanzania | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 45 cm | ~ 18 inches |
| other methods | ~ 70 cm | ~ 28 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| no documented record |
explanation:
- rod & reel:
- sport fishing record with rod & reel
- other methods:
- records by other methods (net, hand line, spear, bow fishing etc.)
- rod & reel?:
- unclear if the fish was caught with rod & reel
- questionable:
- records based on anecdotal reports, verification not possible
- +
- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
