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Biara - Rhapiodon vulpinus - (Spix & Agassiz, 1829)
Rhapiodon is widely distributed throughout most of South America's major river basins. Looking like a stretch version of a payara (Hydrolycus spp.), the biara is a ready adversary for anglers, aggressively striking artificial lures often meant for other species. The specimen at right weighed 6 pounds and would have been a world record had we had solid ground to weigh it on. We've seen them even larger, exceeding 8 pounds. |
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| ID Key - Silvery, elongate body. Unique ribbon-like whiskers. |
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Identification Keys
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Bars and Markings
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| Occasional, irregular black or dark markings ventrally, otherwise fairly uniform coloration. |
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Colors
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| Body silvery above. Abdomen white. |
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Size
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Adults: Said to exceed one meter in length and reach 18 pounds |
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Angler's Summary
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Known Range
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Countries: Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Columbia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Venezuela.
River Basins: Amazon, Orinoco, Essequibo and Parana drainages. |
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Behavior Notes
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| Said to be migratory within freshwater systems. |
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Angling Habitat
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| Primarily occupies lotic (moving water) environments in highlands river
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Common Names
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English: Flatwhiskered catfish
Local: Barba-chata |
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16 pounds 15 oz.
Rio Xingu
2001 |
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Fishing Tactics
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| In highlands rivers, often caught while targeting jundia.
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