Lampuga vs Peto

Coryphaena hippurus comparado con Acanthocybium solandri

Taxonomy & Classification

Atributo	Lampuga	Peto
Nombre Científico	Coryphaena hippurus	Acanthocybium solandri
Orden	Carangiformes	Scombriformes
Familia	Coryphaenidae	Scombridae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atributo	Lampuga	Peto
Longitud Máxima	210,0 cm	250,0 cm
Peso Máximo	40,0 kg	83,0 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.	Iridescent dark blue-green back with a silvery-white belly; distinct blue or grey vertical tiger-like bars and spots along the flanks that fade quickly after death; fins dusky.

Habitat & Environment

Atributo	Lampuga	Peto
Tipo de Agua	Saltwater	Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad	0-85m	0-20m
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 …	Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters of all major ocean basins. Favors clear offshore waters around oceanic islands, reef drop-offs, and current edges in the …
Hábitat	Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs	Pelagic

Información de Pesca

Atributo	Lampuga	Peto
Pez de Pesca Deportiva	Sí	Sí
Clasificación de Pelea	7/10	8/10
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.

Peto

Delicate, flaky white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and very low fat. Among the finest-tasting sport fish; best grilled, seared, or served as ceviche to preserve its subtle flavor.

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.

Peto

The wahoo is one of the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of reaching speeds of 97 km/h. Its elongated, torpedo-shaped body and razor-sharp teeth make it an efficient pelagic predator found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.