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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. [2] Despite having Salminus in its name, the dorado is not related to any species of salmon, [3] nor to the saltwater fish also called dorado.
Out of the water, the fish often change color (giving rise to their Spanish name, dorado, 'golden'), going through several hues before finally fading to a muted yellow-grey upon death. Mahi-mahi can live for up to five years, although they seldom exceed four. Females are usually smaller than males.
Salminus, popularly known as dorado or dourado, is a genus of relatively large (up to 1.3–1.4 m or 4.3–4.6 ft long [1] [2]), predatory freshwater fish from the family Characidae. They are native to large tropical and subtropical rivers in South America , and undertake migrations during the rainy season to spawn . [ 3 ]
Female mahi-mahi caught off the coast of Jamaica. Mahi-mahi are swift and acrobatic game fish with striking colours. These colours darken when the fish dies (see illustrations) [1] The current IGFA all tackle record is 39.91 kilograms (88lb), caught in 1998 in Exuma, Bahamas by Chris Johnson of Lake Mary, Florida. [2]
Prized commercial fish. Ruby snapper (Sacré chien rouge) Pink to red on upper part, but silvery pink on sides and lower part. Inside of mouth is red. Large eyes. Scales are absent on dorsal and anal fins. Deep-sea carnivorous fish. Caught with line. Good sporting fish. Piscivorous 50–80 cm. Prized commercial fish.
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Fish that spend the majority of their lives in Jamaica's fresh waters include many species of: Livebearers; Killifish; Gobies; Perch; Piranha; Introduced. Intentional
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