Dolphin
Fish / Dorado / Mahi Mahi
Coryphaena hippurus
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Image from private collection.
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| Common
Names: |
Dolphin
fish, Dorado, Dolphin, Mahi Mahi. |
| Identifying
Characteristics: |
Slender
body. Blunt, flat heads signify the males. Brilliantly
colored. When seen in the water, irredescant colors
of blues, greens and yellows; almost appear to be
neon or electric in colors. Deeply forked tail is
typically yellow. Typically spotted with blue to green
to black all over body.
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| Range
and Locations: |
In
all tropical and subtropical waters. Commonly orientated
to floating debris such as weed lines, kelp patties
and floating objects.
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| Stats: |
Up
to 85 lbs. Extremely fast growing fish. Short lived.
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| Market
Forms: |
Whole
fresh, fresh fillets, frozen fillets. Food value
is excellent eating. One of the most sport fishes
around its ranges. Often seen leaping.
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| Closing
Remarks: |
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