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Mahi-mahi

Coryphaena hippurus

Mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus)Common

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Fishcarnivore

The dorado, also known as mahi-mahi, is a colorful fish that lives in warm ocean waters across the globe. It stays near the surface, often spotted in places like the Gulf of Mexico and the Indian Ocean. People know it by many names, including dolphinfish, though it’s not related to dolphins.

  • Swims in warm waters worldwide, from the Gulf of Mexico to the Indian Ocean.
  • Called different names like corifena in Italy, where it once inspired a dish.
  • Lives near the ocean's surface, unlike deep-sea fish.
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Coryphaena hippurus
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
Worldwide
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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