Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID165545
GroupFishes
GenusPiaractus
Speciesbrachypomus
Common Namepirapitinga, red-bellied pacu
StateLA
CountyLa Salle
Localitya farm pond near Olla
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCastor
HUC8 Number08040302
HUC10 NameLower Castor Creek
HUC10 Number0804030208
HUC12 NameFlat Creek-Castor Creek
HUC12 Number080403020802
Map
+
Collection Year2002
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Commentsphotos
Record TypeSpecimen
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Piaractus brachypomus
Piaractus brachypomus
Piaractus brachypomus
Piaractus brachypomus
Piaractus brachypomus
Piaractus brachypomus
Piaractus brachypomus


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.