Brazilian angler Ednaldo Camacho Lazarin caught and released an 89 cm speckled peacock (Cichla temensis) while fishing near Santa Isabel in the Brazilian Amazon. Source IGFA - http://www.igfa.org
Angler Joao Adriano Ribeiro with a 22 lb - 10 kg amazon peacock bass.
The speckled peacock (called also pavón cinchado, pavón pintado, pavón trucha, tucunare, and pavón venado) is a world-class warm-water sportfish native to South America’s Orinoco and Amazon River Basins. It has been introduced into other countries and is established in southeastern Florida as a result of a deliberate introduction made in 1985. An excellent game fish, the speckled peacock can be caught on spin, bait-casting or fly tackle. Their pound-for-pound power is brutal, even when matched to heavy tackle. They will strike plugs, spoons, spinners, streamer flies and popping bugs. Their top water strikes are stunning in ferocity and they make spectacular jumps and strong runs.
DISTRIBUTION:
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South America
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MAX SIZE:
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33 lb / 15 kg
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MAX LENGHT:
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39 inch / 100 cm
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MAX AGE:
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unknown
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ENVIRONMENT:
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Freshwater
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