What kind of fish is a mahi-mahi?

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Mahi-mahi is the Hawaiian name of a common global fish. Mahi-mahi is found in many temperate, tropical and sub-tropical waters. Mahi-mahi resembles other whitefish like flounder and tilapia.

Common Name

Although the mahi-mahi is commonly known by that name, it is sometimes known as the dolphin-fish. However, this fish is completely unrelated to the family of aquatic mammals that include dolphins.

Description

Mahi-mahi weigh between 15 and 30 pounds and have very long dorsal fins that run the length of their bodies. Male mahi-mahi have rounded protruding foreheads.

Environmental Status

Domestic U.S. caught mahi-mahi is classified by the Monterrey Bay Aquarium as the middle of its environmental impact categories. It recommends avoiding imported mahi-mahi because of potential negative environmental impact.

Habitat

Mahi-mahi lives in warm ocean currents and tend to prefer to live in seaweed. Seaweed offers cover for the mahi-mahi's hunting activities.

Diet

Mahi-mahi is a carnivorous fish. Mahi-mahi feeds primarily on flying fish, crabs and mackerel. However, it will eat any shellfish or fish it can catch, including larger zooplankton.

Source:

Monterrey Bay Aquarium: Mahi Mahi

Lagooner: Mahi Mahi

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Mahi-mahi

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