[Originally posted to the Moorea Coral Reef LTER (MCR LTER) Marine Life Encyclopedia]
Mahi-mahi, Dorado or Dolphin-fish - Mahimahi
(Coryphaena
hippurus)
Photo by Gerick Bergsma
The Spanish name "dorado" means golden,
referring to the spectacular gold color seen by fishermen when they
first catch these popular sports fish. In fact, Mahi-mahi change colors
through a spectrum of silvers, blues, greens and golds, and may use
their changing colors to communicate with other fish.
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Found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide |
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Mahi-mahi are found out in the open ocean. |
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Feed on fish and squid |
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Mahi-mahi (literally "strong-strong" in Hawaiian, meaning very strong) are tremendous swimmers, and are able to reach speeds of 65 kilometers per hour (~40 miles per hour). |
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- Animal Diversity Web - Moorea Biocode Database |
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