Fishing Species
Payara Fish Species Information
Payara bigfishtackle PM
| Label | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Fish Name: | Hydrolycus scomberoides |
| Other Fish Name: | Dog Tooth Characin, vampire fish |
| Regions Fished: | Orinoco River in Venezuela |
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| Common Tackle: | |
| Additional Information: | The payara's most noticeable features are the two long fangs protruding from its lower jaw. These fangs can be 4 to 6 inches long, and have earned it the nickname "vampire fish". |