Potamotrygon orbignyi
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | ~ 10,00 kg ( ~ 22 lb ) |
| length: | + 60 cm ( + 24 inches ) |
| locality: | Apure River system, Venezuela |
| year: | 2007 |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
-
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 26,50 kg ( 58 lb 7 oz ) |
| length: | 77 cm ( 30 inches ) |
| locality: | Orinoco River system, Venezuela |
| year: | - |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
Archivo EBEF
comment:
largest catch with published photo, insufficient picture quality
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Venezuela / capital: Caracas / 912,050 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 10,00 kg | ~ 22 lb | Apure River system | Venezuela | 2007 |
| other methods | 26,50 kg | 58 lb 7 oz | Orinoco River system | Venezuela | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | + 60 cm | + 24 inches |
| other methods | 77 cm | 30 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
