Cobia
OrderCarangaria
FamilyRachycentridae
HabitatCoastal
RangeWorldwide tropical/subtropical
Max Length200 cm
Max Weight78 kg
DietCarnivore
About the Cobia
The only member of its family. It resembles a shark or remora and often follows rays, turtles, and sharks to scavenge. Curious and frequently approaches boats. Grows quickly, which has made it a promising species for fish farming.
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