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Salminus

Salminus, popularly known as dorado or dourado, is a genus of relatively large (up to long ), predatory freshwater fish from the family Bryconidae, of which they are the only members of the subfamily Salmininae. They are native to large tropical and subtropical rivers in South America, and undertake migrations during the rainy season to spawn. They are very popular among recreational anglers and also support important commercial fisheries.

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Salminus, popularly known as dorado or dourado, is a genus of relatively large (up to long ), predatory freshwater fish from the family Bryconidae, of which they are the only members of the subfamily Salmininae. They are native to large tropical and subtropical rivers in South America, and undertake migrations during the rainy season to spawn. They are very popular among recreational anglers and also support important commercial fisheries.

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