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The Angler's Guide to Payara

Payara—Hydrolycus scomberoides—(Cuvier, 1816)

Hydrolycus scomberoides, is readily distinguished from its congeners by 3 features. It possesses serrations on the exposed portion of its scales; It has a small black spot on the base of the innermost pectoral fin ray; The base of the pelvic fin is dorsal of the ventral profile of the body.

ID Key: Silvery, elongate body. Unique black spot on pectoral fin base.

Identification Keys
Bars and Markings	Colors	Size	Key Characters	Similar Species
Black spot on pectoral fin base. Dark blotch above pectoral fin. Adipose fin with dark pigmentation.	Mostly silvery, darker dorsally, with dark pigmentation on anal and caudal fins.	Adults: Museum specimens up to 300mm	Black spot on pectoral fin. 93-106 lateral line scales	Hydrolycus armatus

Angler's Summary
Known Range	Behavior Notes	Habitat	Common Names	IGFA records
Countries: Brazil, Peru, , Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela. River Basins: Amazon, above Tapajos and Rio Apure drainages.	If you have information. please contact us:	If you have information. please contact us:

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Imagine casting your line into the mysterious and beautiful black waters of the Brazilian Amazon. Then imagine the explosive strike of one of the biggest Peacock Bass you've ever seen. Then picture yourself fighting and landing the world's greatest freshwater gamefish and the trophy you've been dreaming of. Imagine doing this for days on end, without intrusive interruptions, or hurrying off because you've run out of time.

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Mail: Acute Angling, PO Box 18, Califon, NJ 07830

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