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The name "mahi-mahi" ("strong-strong") is used to avoid confusing these fish with [[dolphin]]s.
The name "mahi-mahi" ("strong-strong") is used to avoid confusing these fish with [[dolphin]]s.

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Revision as of 02:15, 9 August 2004

Mahi-Mahi
Template:Regnum:Animalia
Template:Phylum:Chordata
Template:Classis:Actinopterygii
Order (biology):Perciformes
Template:Familia:Coryphaenidae
Genus:Coryphaena
Species:hippurus
Binomial name
Coryphaena hippurus

Mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus), also known as dolphin fish or dorado, are a species of surface-dwelling fish found in tropical and subtropical waters. Mahi-mahi have a lifespan of 3 to 4 years and average 15 to 25 pounds (7 to 13 kg), though they can grow to be up to 90 pounds (45 kg). They feed on flying fish, crabs, squid, mackerel, and other small fish.

Mahi-mahi are quite popular as food in many areas and are sometimes eaten as a substitute for swordfish because of their firm texture and sweet flavor.

The name "mahi-mahi" ("strong-strong") is used to avoid confusing these fish with dolphins.