Scientific name : Coryphaena hippurus
Order : Carangiformes (jacks, morays, dolphins…)
Size : Up to 210 cm
Distribution : Tropical and subtropical seas worldwide
Biology : With its original morphology and bright colours, the dolphinfish, or mahi-mahi, is one of the most beautiful deep-sea fish in the world. It is highly prized by anglers for its meatiness and fighting spirit.
A remarkable feature of this fish is its particularly high forehead, formed from a bony ridge that is oversized in adult males.
IUCN status : Least concern
