Uncertainty surrounds the origin of this genus name which means either "armour" or "dagger". The fishes in this group have both sharp fins (which can be called dagger-like) and armour.
Identification
Doras are distinguished among Doradidae by a unique combination of three characteristics exhibited by the postcleithral process.
Breeding
Unreported in the aquarium.
Size
Smallest 163mm, largest 350mm, average 248mm, most commonly 350mm. All SL.