Common Dolphinfish
Coryphaena hippurus
Also known as: Dolphin, Dorado, Green Dolphin, Mahi-mahi
- Dolphin
- Dorado
- Green Dolphin
- Mahi-mahi
Overview
Found in schools, on the surface of open waters, sometimes under floating seaweed rafts, occasionally over shallow coastal reefs.
Dolphinfish are some of the fastest growing species in the ocean and are a primary food source for pelagic predators.
They are not related to Dolphins!
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Circumtropical
- Exact location · 1
- Country only · 4
Found in schools, on the surface of open waters, sometimes under floating seaweed rafts, occasionally over shallow coastal reefs.
Adult photos 5
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