Barracuda vs Coryphène commune

Sphyraena barracuda comparé à Coryphaena hippurus

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Barracuda	Coryphène commune
Nom scientifique	Sphyraena barracuda	Coryphaena hippurus
Ordre	Perciformes	Carangiformes
Famille	Sphyraenidae	Coryphaenidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut	Barracuda	Coryphène commune
Longueur maximale	200,0 cm	210,0 cm
Poids maximum	50,0 kg	40,0 kg
Couleur	Steel-gray to dark gunmetal-blue back with a pale silvery-white belly; scattered irregular dark blotches on the lower flanks; tail fin is grayish with whitish tips on both lobes.	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.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut	Barracuda	Coryphène commune
Type d'eau	Saltwater	Saltwater
Plage de profondeur	0-100m	0-85m
Aire de répartition	Circumtropical in shallow coastal waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans. Frequents coral reefs, seagrass beds, and estuaries from Florida and the Caribbean to …	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 …
Habitat	Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries	Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs

Informations sur la pêche

Attribut	Barracuda	Coryphène commune
Poisson de pêche sportive	Oui	Oui
Cote de combativité	7/10	7/10
Record du monde	—	—
Teneur en mercure	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Barracuda

Firm, lean white flesh with a mild flavor when small; larger individuals risk ciguatera fish poisoning and are generally avoided. Smaller fish eaten grilled or fried in the Caribbean.

Coryphène commune

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.

Species Overview

Barracuda

The great barracuda is a fearsome-looking predator found in tropical and subtropical oceans. With its torpedo-shaped body, pronounced underbite, and fang-like teeth, it can strike prey at speeds exceeding 58 km/h.

Coryphène commune

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.