Golden Dorado

Salminus brasiliensis, also known as the golden dorado, dorado, river tiger, dourado, or jaw characin, is a large, predatory characiform freshwater fish found in central and east-central South America. Despite having Salminus in its name, the dorado is not related to any species of salmon, nor to the saltwater fish also called "dorado". It is very popular among recreational anglers and supports large commercial fisheries.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Golden Dorado being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Brycon hilarii
• Ptychocheilus oregonensis
• Mylopharodon conocephalus
• Ptychocheilus grandis
• Luciobarbus sclateri

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Characiformes

Family

Bryconidae

Genus

Salminus

Species

Salminus brasiliensis

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