Salminus franciscanus

The Salminus franciscanus lives in the pelagic-neritic, marine environment.

Salminus Franciscanus, Pacu, North African Tigerfish, Amur Catfish, Leiarius marmoratus, Largemouth Bass New record photos in the profiles since May 2009 (highlights) European Eel, Marmorata, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Altai Osman, River Carpsucker, Crucian Carp, Prussian Carp, Salminus Franciscanus, More

Like many other members of the Characidae, Salminus franciscanus is sexually dimorphic, with mature males having hooks on the pelvic and anal fins. More

Salminus franciscanus can be diagnosed from all Salminus species, except S. brasiliensis, by the presence of a second dentary tooth in the outer tooth series that is considerably larger than the remaining teeth (vs. More

Common names

Dourado in Portuguese (Português)

Order : Characiformes
Family : Characidae
Genus : Salminus
Species : Salminus franciscanus
Authority : Lima & Britski, 2007