Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doradus
Noun
/ˈdɔːrædəs/
Definition
A species of fish belonging to the family Doradidae, commonly known as the thorny catfish.
Examples
- The doradus is often found in slow-moving waters.
- Many aquarists enjoy keeping doradus fish due to their unique appearance.
- While fishing in the Amazon, we caught several doradus specimens.
Meaning
The term ‘doradus’ refers to a specific type of catfish found primarily in freshwater environments in South America.
Synonyms
- Thorny catfish
- Venezuela catfish
