Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID32462
GroupFishes
GenusPiaractus
Speciesbrachypomus
Common Namepirapitinga, red-bellied pacu
StateGA
CountyEffingham
LocalitySavannah River, Tucksee King Landing in Clyo
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Savannah
HUC8 Number03060109
HUC10 NameBoggy Branch-Savannah River
HUC10 Number0306010901
HUC12 NameHog Branch-Savannah River
HUC12 Number030601090107
Map
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Collection Month9
Collection Year2000
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Commentsphoto on file, requested specimen for UF museum
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierLeo Nico - USGS, Gainesville
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Piaractus brachypomus
Piaractus brachypomus


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