Mahi-mahi

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Mahi-mahi

Mahi-mahi (/ˈmɑːhiː mɑːˈhiː/), also known as dolphinfish or dorado, is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide.

Pronunciation

The term "mahi-mahi" is pronounced as /ˈmɑːhiː mɑːˈhiː/.

Etymology

The name "mahi-mahi" comes from the Hawaiian language and means "very strong", due to the fish's strength and speed. The name "dolphinfish" is a direct translation of the Spanish name "dorado", which means "golden", referring to the fish's distinctive bright coloration.

Description

Mahi-mahi are known for their dazzling colors: golden on the sides, and bright blues and greens on the sides and back. Mature males have prominent foreheads protruding well above the body proper. Females have a rounded head. They are among the fastest-growing of species, but seldom exceed 15 kg (33 lb), and mahi-mahi are highly sought for sport fishing and commercial purposes.

Related Terms

  • Ray-finned fish: A subclass of fish which includes the majority of fish species.
  • Tropical waters: The part of the Earth's surface covered by water from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn.
  • Subtropical waters: The part of the Earth's surface covered by water that is located between the tropics and the polar circles.
  • Sport fishing: Recreational fishing where the primary reward is the challenge of finding and catching the fish, rather than the culinary or financial value of the fish's flesh.
  • Commercial fishing: Fishing methods used to catch large quantities of fish and other marine life, for profit.

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