Where to fish
A destination match is not yet verified. The country records below describe occurrence, not a confirmed local fishing trip.
Explore the trip libraryLocal names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bululu | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Calabrote | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Cipó de viúva | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Dentón | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Dientón | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| dientudo | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Dorme-dorma | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Dorme-dorme | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Dormilón | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Guabina | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Guabina | Venezuela · Spanish | Reference |
| Guabine | Trinidad Tobago | Reference |
| Guanchiche | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| Haimara | United States | Reference |
| Jeju | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| jerũ-perro | Argentina · Portuguese | Reference |
| Kleiner Trahira | Germany · German | Reference |
| lobó | Argentina · Portuguese | Reference |
| Lobó | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Lolaia | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Mocho | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Moncholo | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Pau de negro | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Peixe preto | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| perra loca | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Perraloca | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Perro | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| perro mocho | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| pescado negro | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Poisson tigre | French Guiana · French | Reference |
| Rivolo | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Robafo | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| rubafo | Argentina · Portuguese | Reference |
| Rubafo | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Sabira | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| sovela | Argentina · Portuguese | Reference |
| Taraira | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Taraíra | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| tarango | Argentina · Portuguese | Reference |
| tararira | Argentina · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tararira | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Tararira | Uruguay · Spanish | Reference |
| Tararura | United States | Reference |
| Tariíra | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tarucha | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiger characin | United States | Reference |
| Tigerfish | United States | Reference |
| Tigersalmler | Germany · German | Reference |
| tornasol | Argentina · Portuguese | Reference |
| Trahira | United States | Reference |
| Trahira | Uruguay | Reference |
| Trahira | Global | Reference |
| traira | Argentina · Portuguese | Reference |
| Traira | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Traíra | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Traïra | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Trairitinga | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
Seasons
A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.
Regulations and identification
- Global — FAOLEX
Find the national fisheries law and responsible agency. Local fishing rules remain unverified.
Source records
Country occurrence records
Argentina · Bolivia · Brazil · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ecuador · French Guiana · Guyana · Paraguay · Peru · Suriname · Trinidad Tobago · Uruguay · Venezuela
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.