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Cobia

Cobia

Rachycentron canadum

Least Concern Saltwater
Panjang Maks.
200,0 cm
Berat Maks.
68,0 kg
Warna
Dark brown to black back …
Kedalaman
0-1200m
Kategori
Sport Fish

Tentang

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
Kedalaman 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

Jenis Air
Saltwater
Kedalaman
0-1200m

Sebaran Geografis

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

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

Kelayakan Makan & Kuliner

Rasa
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.

Informasi Perikanan

Ikan Buruan
Ya
Peringkat Perlawanan
8/5
Umpan yang Direkomendasikan
live eels, crabs, jigs, cut bait

Taxonomy

Ordo Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos)
Famili Rachycentridae (Cobia)
Spesies Rachycentron canadum

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
French Mafou
Spanish Cobia

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Can you eat Cobia?
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 Cobia get?
Cobia can grow up to 200.0 cm long and weigh 68.0 kg.
Where is Cobia found?
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. Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries
Is Cobia endangered?
The conservation status of Cobia is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.
What family does Cobia belong to?
Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) belongs to the family Rachycentridae (Cobia) in the order Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos).

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