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Sériole couronnée vs Coryphène commune

Seriola dumerili comparé à Coryphaena hippurus

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut Sériole couronnée Coryphène commune
Nom scientifique Seriola dumerili Coryphaena hippurus
Ordre Carangiformes Carangiformes
Famille Carangidae Coryphaenidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut Sériole couronnée Coryphène commune
Longueur maximale 200,0 cm 210,0 cm
Poids maximum 80,6 kg 40,0 kg
Couleur Olive-green to bluish back with a wide amber to golden-yellow mid-lateral stripe running from eye to tail; silvery-white belly; a dark diagonal stripe extends from snout through the eye to the dorsal fin. 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 Sériole couronnée Coryphène commune
Type d'eau Saltwater Saltwater
Plage de profondeur 1-385m 0-85m
Aire de répartition Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters including the Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Commonly found around deepwater reefs, rocky outcrops, and offshore oil … 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 Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs

Informations sur la pêche

Attribut Sériole couronnée Coryphène commune
Poisson de pêche sportive Oui Oui
Cote de combativité 9/10 7/10
Record du monde — —
Teneur en mercure — —

Cuisine & Edibility

Sériole couronnée

Firm, rich flesh with a moderately strong flavor; can carry parasites in tropical waters, requiring thorough cooking. Good grilled or baked; related to the highly prized Japanese hamachi.

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

Sériole couronnée

The greater amberjack is the largest of the jacks, known for brutal head-shaking fights and powerful dives toward structure. Found near reefs, wrecks, and offshore platforms in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.

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.

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