Lampuga vs Pez espada

Coryphaena hippurus comparado con Xiphias gladius

Taxonomy & Classification

Atributo	Lampuga	Pez espada
Nombre Científico	Coryphaena hippurus	Xiphias gladius
Orden	Carangiformes	Istiophoriformes
Familia	Coryphaenidae	Xiphiidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atributo	Lampuga	Pez espada
Longitud Máxima	210,0 cm	455,0 cm
Peso Máximo	40,0 kg	650,0 kg
Color	Dazzling iridescent blue-green and gold flanks; males have a blunt squared-off head; flanks flicker golden-yellow to electric blue when alive, fading to dull gray-green at death.	Dark brown to blackish-purple back contrasting sharply with a pale cream-white belly; sides are dull bronze-brown; large crescent-shaped tail fin is dark; skin scaleless and leathery.

Habitat & Environment

Atributo	Lampuga	Pez espada
Tipo de Agua	Saltwater	Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad	0-85m	0-2878m
Distribución Geográfica	Worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceanic waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Highly pelagic; gathers around floating sargassum mats, current lines, and thermocline …	Cosmopolitan in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, including the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans. Makes deep vertical migrations between surface feeding and depths …
Hábitat	Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs	Oceanic and neritic zones worldwide in temperate and tropical seas; surface to 650m. Highly migratory, following prey into cold, productive upwelling zones. Rarely found near …

Información de Pesca

Atributo	Lampuga	Pez espada
Pez de Pesca Deportiva	Sí	Sí
Clasificación de Pelea	7/10	9/10
Récord Mundial	—	—
Nivel de Mercurio	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Lampuga

Firm, slightly sweet flesh with large, moist flakes and low fat. Excellent grilled, blackened Cajun-style, or in tacos; one of the most popular sport fish for the table.

Pez espada

Dense, meaty flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavor; moderate fat and steak-like texture. Ideal for grilling, broiling, or searing; pairs well with lemon-herb or citrus salsas.

Species Overview

Lampuga

The mahi-mahi, also known as dorado or dolphinfish, is among the most colorful pelagic fish in the ocean. Its iridescent blue, green, and gold body fades rapidly after death. It is a fast-growing species, rarely living beyond five years.

Pez espada

The swordfish is a highly migratory pelagic predator recognized by its long, flat, pointed bill. It can dive to depths exceeding 2,800 meters and possesses a specialized organ that heats its eyes and brain for improved vision in cold, deep water.