Fish · Dolphinfish
Mahi-Mahi
Coryphaena hippurus
The mahi-mahi (/ˈmɑːhiːˈmɑːhiː/) or common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. Also widely called dorado and dolphin, it is one of two members of the Coryphaenidae family, the other being the pompano dolphinfish. Mahi means very strong in Hawaiian.
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FamilyDolphinfish
Water typeBoth
Body shapeLong & slender
RegionSouthern waters
Size classTrophy
DietCarnivore
HabitatPelagic-neritic
Maximum length83"
Maximum weight88 lb
Record size compared to the biggest fish in the game.
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One of the fastest-growing fish in the ocean — mahi can gain over 2 pounds per week.
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