Where Does Mahi-Mahi Live?

Mahi-Mahi lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Mahi-Mahi

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily epipelagic, inhabiting surface waters down to about 85 meters (280 feet), but can be found deeper. Often associated with floating objects (sargassum, debris, FADs).

Environment

Open ocean, pelagic zones of tropical and subtropical seas. Frequently found near current lines, weed lines, and floating debris which provide shelter and attract prey.

Geographic range

Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical oceans, including the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Found from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea to the eastern Pacific, and across the Indo-Pacific region.

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