Mahi-mahi
Coryphaena hippurus · kor-ih-FEE-na hip-YOO-rus
diurnalschoolsLeast Concern
EdibleUnfriendly
Superpower
Among the fastest-growing fish alive — it can reach full size in a single year.
At a glance
- Size
- typically 100 cm, up to 210 cm
- Lifespan
- 4–5 years
- Depth
- 0–85 m
Habitat
Open ocean near the surface, often under floating debris.
Diet
Flying fish, squid and small fish.
Can I eat it?
Yes — edible · tastiness 8/10.
How to cook: Firm white fillets, grilled or pan-fried ('dorado/dolphinfish').
Fun facts
- Mahi-mahi flash brilliant gold, blue and green, fading the moment they leave the water.
- They are one of the fastest-growing fish in the ocean.
- Despite the name 'dolphinfish', they are not related to dolphins at all.