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Coryphène commune vs bar rayé

Coryphaena hippurus comparé à Morone saxatilis

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut Coryphène commune bar rayé
Nom scientifique Coryphaena hippurus Morone saxatilis
Ordre Carangiformes Perciformes
Famille Coryphaenidae Moronidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut Coryphène commune bar rayé
Longueur maximale 210,0 cm 200,0 cm
Poids maximum 40,0 kg 57,0 kg
Couleur 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. Silvery-white flanks with 7–8 continuous dark horizontal stripes running from gill plate to tail; back is olive-gray to greenish; belly white; spiny and soft dorsal fins separate and dusky.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut Coryphène commune bar rayé
Type d'eau Saltwater Freshwater & Saltwater
Plage de profondeur 0-85m 30-?m
Aire de répartition 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 … Atlantic coast of North America from the St. Lawrence River south to the Gulf of Mexico. Anadromous; spawns in freshwater rivers like the Chesapeake Bay …
Habitat Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs Estuaries

Informations sur la pêche

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

Cuisine & Edibility

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.

bar rayé

Sweet, tender white flesh with moderate fat and a clean ocean flavor. Highly regarded on the East Coast; superb roasted whole, grilled as fillets, or pan-seared with butter.

Species Overview

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.

bar rayé

The striped bass is an anadromous species native to the Atlantic coast of North America. It migrates seasonally along the coast and up rivers to spawn, providing exceptional fishing from surf, boat, and shore.

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