Dorado plateado
📖 Overview
Dorado plateado (Salminus hilarii), first described by Valenciennes, 1850 is a large fish in the family Bryconidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 50.00 cm in maximum length and up to 1.400 kg. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Dorado plateado is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dorado plateado is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical South America: Upper Paraná, São Francisco, and Tocantins River basins; upper Amazon River basin; Orinoco River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Dourado branco · Tabarana, Tuburana |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Dorado plateado · Sábalo · Saltador |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brycon erythrura | Fowler | 1941 | Synonym |
| Holobrycon iquitensis | Nakashima | 1941 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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