Specimen Information

Piaractus brachypomus
Piaractus brachypomus
(pirapitinga, red-bellied pacu)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID164541
GroupFishes
GenusPiaractus
Speciesbrachypomus
Common Namepirapitinga, red-bellied pacu
StateIL
CountyKane
LocalityFox River in Carpentersville
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Fox
HUC8 Number07120006
HUC10 NamePoplar Creek-Fox River
HUC10 Number0712000612
HUC12 NameJelkes Creek-Fox River
HUC12 Number071200061206
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month6
Collection Year2005
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
CommentsSee map and voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposaleaten
VerifierLeo Nico - US Geological Survey, Gainesville, FL
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size3 lbs. 12 oz., 18"
Photo
Piaractus brachypomus
Piaractus brachypomus


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