 Baron Tiger 
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 Name
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| Japanese | バロンタイガー |
| Romanized | Barontaigā |
| English | Baron Tiger |
| Bestiary
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| Type | Mammal |
| Capture Level | 3 |
| Length | 6m |
| Height | 3.5m |
| Weight | 2.5t |
| Price | Several hundreds of thousands of yen each (not sold for food) |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Habitat | Baron Archipelago, Tropical Forests |
| Debut Appearance
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| Manga | Gourmet 1 |
| Anime | Episode 2 |
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The Baron Tiger (バロンタイガー Barontaigā) is a large predatory feline mammal beast, that is mainly found on the Baron Archipelago. It also inhabits tropical forests.
Anatomy
The Baron Tiger has bright pink colored eyes and two large fangs of great material value. It has orange fur over its body and a yellow furred underbelly. It has a lean body, with a large structure and a long tail. Also of note is that it appears to have four ears.
Behavior
On its home turf, it's a menacing predator. However, it's a pretty smart cat, meaning that if it comes across a creature stronger than itself, it will flee immediately.
Uses
The Baron Tiger's meat is tough and pretty much inedible, but it's fangs and fur fetch high prices as luxury items.
History
Galala Gator Arc
Toriko and Komatsu encounter one in the Baron Archipelago while searching for the Galala Gator. It suddenly appears and tries to attack Komatsu, but it quickly flees after being glared at by Toriko.[1] Though the first one is only present for little time, a large number of them are also seen being eaten by the 300-year-old Garara Gator.
Variations
In the video game series, the Baron Tiger is shown to have a variety of different subspecies:
- Bush Baron Tiger (ブッシュバロンタイガー Busshubarontaigā): Baron Tiger Endemic Species (バロンタイガー固有種 Barontaigā Koyū-shu), in Toriko: Gourmet Survival, Toriko: Gourmet Survival 2, Toriko: Gourmet Monsters, and Toriko: Ultimate Survival.
- Shenron Baron Tiger (シェンロンタイガー Shenrontaigā): Baron Tiger Rare Species (バロンタイガー希少種 Barontaigā Kishō-shu), in Toriko: Gourmet Survival, Toriko: Gourmet Survival 2, Toriko: Gourmet Monsters, and Toriko: Ultimate Survival.
- Red Baron Tiger (レッドバロンタイガー Reddobarontaigā): In Toriko: Gourmet Survival 2, Toriko: Gourmet Monsters, and Toriko: Ultimate Survival.
- Scale Baron Tiger (スケイルバロンタイガー Sukeirubarontaigā): In Toriko: Gourmet Survival 2, Toriko: Gourmet Monsters, and Toriko: Ultimate Survival.
- Raven Baron Tiger (漆黒のバロンタイガー Shikkoku no Barontaigā): In Toriko: Bakushoku Gourmet Battle.
Appearances in Other Media
Toriko Jump Special
The Toriko Jump Special is an OVA adaptation of the Galala Gator Arc, as such the Baron Tiger fulfills its role exactly as in the manga by trying to attack Komatsu then getting scared off by Toriko. Notably, the Baron Tiger is given dark violet fur and yellow eyes in this special. This is likely due to its color scheme not having been revealed at the time.
Toriko: Gourmet Survival
In Toriko: Gourmet Survival for the PSP, the Baron Tiger appears as one of the many enemy beasts that can be fought and hunted on Megamori Island. It mainly attacks by swiping its claws, pouncing and biting.
Toriko: Gourmet Survival 2
In Toriko: Gourmet Academy for the PSP, the Baron Tiger returns in the sequel with the same behavior and attack pattern as in the previous game. It also receives a new subspecies, the Bush Tiger which is slightly stronger than the regular Baron Tiger. They can both be found in the Table Prairie.
Toriko: Gourmet Monsters
In Toriko: Gourmet Monsters for the 3DS, the Baron Tiger appears as one of the many beasts that can be fought or tamed for Gourmet Royale beasts battles. It can be caught in the Baron Archipelago.
Merchandise
The Baron Tiger has been featured in several pieces of merchandise, such as a miniature figurine, in the video games and in the trading card game.