Dolphinfish

Deskripsi

Coryphaena hippurus, commonly known as the dolphinfish or mahi-mahi, is a highly migratory, pelagic ray-finned fish found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. It is renowned for its vibrant coloration, rapid growth rate, and strong fighting ability, making it a prized game fish and a commercially important species. Despite its common name 'dolphinfish', it is not related to marine mammals (dolphins). The name likely derives from its habit of swimming in schools and its 'dolphin-like' leaping behavior when hooked.

Ciri Fisik

Bentuk tubuh

compressed

Warna

Highly iridescent and variable. Dorsal side is typically brilliant metallic blue-green, fading to golden yellow or white on the flanks and belly. Often displays dark spots on the sides. When stressed or dying, colors can rapidly change to duller yellow-grey. Males tend to be more brightly colored.

Jenis sisik

cycloid

Posisi mulut

terminal

Ciri khas

Prominent, blunt, and vertically truncated forehead in adult males (females and juveniles have a more rounded head)., Single, long dorsal fin extending from the head almost to the caudal fin., Deeply forked caudal fin., Small, cycloid scales., Large mouth with numerous small, conical teeth.

Sirip punggung

Single, long dorsal fin with 58-66 soft rays, originating above the eye and extending nearly to the caudal fin. No spines.

Sirip ekor

Deeply forked caudal fin, often with elongated lobes.

Sirip dada

Pectoral fins are relatively short, about half the length of the head.

Sirip khas

Anal fin is long, originating about midway along the body and extending to the caudal fin, with 25-31 soft rays. Pelvic fins are thoracic.

Tips Identifikasi

Habitat

Jenis air

saltwater

Kedalaman

Primarily epipelagic, inhabiting surface waters down to about 85 meters (280 feet), but can be found deeper.

Lingkungan

Open ocean (pelagic), often associated with floating objects like sargassum weed lines, debris, or FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices). Prefers warm, tropical, and subtropical waters.

Sebaran geografis

Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical oceans, including the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Found from the Gulf of Mexico to the Mediterranean, and across the Pacific from the Americas to Asia and Australia.

Informasi Akuarium

• Tingkat perawatan: expert
• Temperamen: aggressive
• Pola makan: carnivore
• Ukuran akuarium minimum: Not suitable for home aquaria; requires extremely large public aquariums due to size and pelagic nature.
• Suhu: 24-30°C (75-86°F)
• Tingkat pH: 8.0-8.4
• Kesadahan: High (marine salinity)
• Kompatibilitas: Not compatible with most species due to predatory nature and size. Only suitable for large, specialized exhibits with other large pelagic fish.
• Kebutuhan khusus: Requires immense space, high water quality, strong filtration, and a constant supply of live or fresh dead prey. Extremely challenging to maintain in captivity.

Informasi di Alam Liar

• Status konservasi: least concern
• Musim: Peak abundance varies geographically, generally more prevalent in warmer months or during specific migratory periods in different regions.
• Harga pasar: Varies significantly by region and season, generally high due to demand for its flesh.
• Nilai ekonomis: high
• Rasa: Mild to medium-strong, sweet, distinct flavor.
• Tekstur: Firm, flaky, moist, and white flesh.
• Metode memasak: Grilling, Baking, Frying, Broiling, Sautéing
• Nilai gizi: Excellent source of lean protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium. Low in saturated fat.

Fakta kunci

Spesies serupa

Klasifikasi ilmiah

Kerajaan

Animalia

Filum

Chordata

Kelas

Actinopterygii

Ordo

Carangiformes

Famili

Coryphaenidae

Genus

Coryphaena

Spesies

Coryphaena hippurus

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