Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 12,50 kg ( 27 lb 9 oz ) |
| length: | + 100 cm ( + 39 inches ) |
| locality: | Rio Camaiú, Brazil |
| year: | 2008 |
record caught by:
Rubinho de Almeida Prado
,
courtesy of:
Johnny Jensen
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Brazil / capital: Brasília / 8,514,877 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 12,50 kg | 27 lb 9 oz | Rio Camaiú | Brazil | 2008 |
| other methods | ~ 20,50 kg | ~ 45 lb | Rio Camaiú | Brazil | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | + 100 cm | + 39 inches |
| other methods | ~ 120 cm | ~ 47 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
