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Acute Angling Amazon Sportfishing
- Science and Conservation section - Peacock Bass Species Guide.
Rio Paru Peacock Bass
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as- yet unidentified or undescribed Rio Paru peacock. This
fish utilizes a wide range of habitats in fast water. Spawning pairs
frequent quiet lagoons and off-river backwaters while hunting adults utilize
even fast rapids. This peacock has similarities to C. thyrorus and C. vazzoleri, however, it shows some morphometric characters
that differentiate it from those species. It appears to be most similar
to, and may be C. jariina |
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Identification
Keys
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Bars and Markings
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Colors
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Size
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Key Characters
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Similar Species
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| Adults possess three blotchy, incomplete vertical bars
Distinct dark markings on operculum. Juveniles marked with rows of
horizontal white dots. |
Body olive on dorsum, shading to gold on sides. Abdomen
white. Lower fins yellowish with blue edges. |
Juveniles: up to about 200mm (8 inches)
Adults: from 200mm up to about 485mm (19 inches)
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Depth to length ratio
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approx. 36%
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Lateral Line Scales
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approx. 102
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Appears to be most morphologically similar to
C. jariina
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Angler's Summary
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Known Range
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Behavior notes
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Habitat
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Common Names
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IGFA records
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Countries: Brazil
River Basins: Specimens are from the middle Rio Paru,
above the principle waterfall, Cachoeiro Panama. |
Spawning fish are concentrated in lentic (still), back-water
sections scattered along the main river. |
The Rio Paru is a high gradient river adjacent to the Rio
Jari. The population encountered here is deep-bodied and accesses
even the faster waters. |
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Fishing Tactics
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Fish found in quiet backwaters are typically in various stages
of spawning preparation or fry-guarding. Both pre-spawn and fry-guarding
fish are readily taken on a variety of lures, including peacock rattle
jigs, walking stick baits, swimming plugs and spoons. The large prop
baits have not been shown to be effective here. When found in fast
water, fish are generally feeding and are most readily taken with swimming
baits such as Yo-zuri crystal minnows, smaller Rapalas (i.e.CD 11), etc.
When in edge waters or bank structure, fish do not appear to be actively
feeding but will opportunistically take baits appropriate to the access
requirements; i.e, on sandbars or in still rocky structure, small surface
plugs, especially Zara Spooks; in shallow quiet pools, small floating swimming
plugs, such as 5" red-fin or jointed Rapala.
Although not as large as the giant lowlands
peacocks (Cichla temensis), we have caught these fish up to 10 pounds.
Because of their environment, they can present significant angling challenges.
Spawners are often in very tight, small waters and can rapidly find their
way into woody structure. Fast water feeders will readily use the
current and their deep bodies to their advantage, augmenting their already
powerful bodies.
Acute Angling organizes and operates trips
to this fishery where, in addition to the peacock bass, anglers can encounter
payara, exceptionally large pirapitinga, giant catfish (Jau, piraiba, pirarara,
suribim), large pacu, large bicuda and other variety species.
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For more information about
available fishing trips for peacock bass or other exotic species, contact
us , Toll-free, at;
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- 866 832-2987 - E-Mail Paul Reiss
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