NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species

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Specimen Information

Piaractus brachypomus
(pirapatinga, red-bellied pacu)
Fishes
Exotic to United States
Collection Information AvailableCollection Info
Interactive Point MapsPoint Map
FactSheet AvailableFact Sheet
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Specimen ID283608
GroupFishes
GenusPiaractus
Speciesbrachypomus
Common Namepirapatinga, red-bellied pacu
StateGA
CountyHall
Localityprivate subdivision in Oakwood, near police station
HUC8 NameUpper Chattahoochee
HUC8 Number3130001
Map
Collection Day23
Collection Month6
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh Marine IntroFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size4 lb 18 in
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2013]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [6/19/2013].

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