Mahi-mahi
OrderCarangaria
FamilyCoryphaenidae
HabitatOpen Ocean
RangeTropical, Subtropical
Max Length140 cm
Max Weight15 kg
DietCarnivore
About the Mahi-mahi
One of the fastest-growing fish — can reach 1.4 meters in one year. Spectacular golden-green-blue coloring fades quickly after death. Males develop a prominent bony crest on their head. Live only 4-5 years. Their name means strong strong in Hawaiian.
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