Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID37253
GroupFishes
GenusPiaractus
Speciesbrachypomus
Common Namepirapitinga, red-bellied pacu
StateNC
CountyOnslow
LocalityElizabeth Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNew River
HUC8 Number03020302
HUC10 NameHeadwaters New River
HUC10 Number0302030201
HUC12 NameWilson Bay-New River
HUC12 Number030203020105
Map
+
Collection Month10
Collection Year1991
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:804
Author:Lee, M.C.
Date:1991
Title:Angler hooks toothy catch.
Publisher:The Daily News
Volume:October
Issue:18
Pages:2 pp
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recordstate
VerifierLeo Nico-NBS Gainesville
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size38.1 cm (15


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 [10/14/2024].

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.