Mafou

Rachycentron canadum

Least Concern Saltwater

Longueur maximale

200,0 cm

Poids maximum

68,0 kg

Couleur

Dark brown to black back …

Plage de profondeur

0-1200m

Famille

Rachycentridae

Catégorie

Sport Fish

À propos

The cobia is a powerful pelagic fish that often follows large rays, sharks, and turtles. Its flattened head and elongated body resemble a shark. Excellent table fare with firm, white flesh, it is increasingly farmed in aquaculture.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	200,0 cm
Maximum Weight	68,0 kg
Plage de profondeur	0-1200m

Coloration

Dark brown to black back with two pale white or silver lateral stripes flanking a dark brown mid-lateral band; belly cream-white; juveniles display more vivid black, white, and orange banding.

Habitat & Distribution

Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries

Type d'eau

Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

0-1200m

Aire de répartition

Worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceans, absent only from the eastern Pacific. Found in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Indo-Pacific, and off Australia; frequents open coastal waters, reefs, and floating objects.

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Mafou is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

Firm, moist white flesh with a mild, buttery flavor; moderate fat and large, clean flakes. Extremely versatile — excellent grilled, smoked, raw as sashimi, or used in ceviche.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Cote de combativité

8/5

Appât recommandé

live eels, crabs, jigs, cut bait

Taxonomy

Ordre	Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos)
Famille	Rachycentridae (Cobia)
Espèces	Rachycentron canadum

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Mafou
Spanish	Cobia

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Mafou?

Firm, moist white flesh with a mild, buttery flavor; moderate fat and large, clean flakes. Extremely versatile — excellent grilled, smoked, raw as sashimi, or used in ceviche.

How big does Mafou get?

Mafou can grow up to 200.0 cm long and weigh 68.0 kg.

Where is Mafou found?

Is Mafou endangered?

The conservation status of Mafou is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Mafou belong to?

Mafou (Rachycentron canadum) belongs to the family Rachycentridae (Cobia) in the order Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos).