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[the pyromaniac]

There's a few places in the US with tucunaré, but nowhere I've been. I really want a tucunaré azul, which are largely unknown here...

[hugo joão]

Is it a spicies new to the US?

[hugo joão]

I meant to say species

[the pyromaniac]

There are 3 species of tucunaré that have been stocked in US waters, but there are actually 17 total species, all native to Brasil.

[hugo joão]

Are they an invasive species? like the pithons in the glades?
So you keep track of all the species of fish you have ever caught? Or just the trophy size ones?

[the pyromaniac]

I keep track of every species and subspecies. 60 so far, with a goal of 200.

As for the peacocks in Florida/Hawai'i/Texas, they were stocked by the government to control other nonnatives and have become a popular gamefish in those areas. The reason they make sense is that they're unable to spread farther north than they already are, due to temperature tolerances. They can't handle temperatures under 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 Celsius). I live in the mid-Atlantic, so I have never been that far south. I'll likely need to leave the country to fish for them, it's easier.

[apak692000]

Hi Hugo,

Welcome to the forum mate, looking forward to your reports.

[barbelblanker]

Welcome!