Salminus brasiliensis (Cuvier, 1816)
Dorado
photo by Timm, C.D.

Family:  Bryconidae ("Brycon characins"), subfamily: Salmininae
Max. size:  100 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 31 kg; max. reported age: 9 years
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  South America: Paraná, Paraguay, and Uruguay River basins; Laguna dos Patos drainage, upper Chaparé and Mamoré River basin in Bolivia. Occurrence in the remaining Amazon River highly doubtful.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in ponds (Ref. 11229). Carnivorous (Ref. 79585). Feeds on fish and crustaceans (Ref. 13614).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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