Common Snook vs Mahi-mahi
Centropomus undecimalis 비교 대상 Coryphaena hippurus
Taxonomy & Classification
| 속성 | Common Snook | Mahi-mahi |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Centropomus undecimalis | Coryphaena hippurus |
| 목(目) | Carangaria/misc | Carangiformes |
| 과(科) | Centropomidae | Coryphaenidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| 속성 | Common Snook | Mahi-mahi |
|---|---|---|
| 최대 크기 | 140.0 cm | 210.0 cm |
| 최대 체중 | 24.3 kg | 40.0 kg |
| 체색 | Pale golden-olive to grayish-brown back with silvery flanks; a bold black lateral stripe runs from the operculum to the tail; belly pale yellow-white; fins are yellowish with a dusky posterior 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
| 속성 | Common Snook | Mahi-mahi |
|---|---|---|
| 수질 유형 | Freshwater & Saltwater | Saltwater |
| 서식 수심 | ?-22m | 0-85m |
| 분포 지역 | Western Atlantic from South Carolina south through the Gulf of Mexico, entire Caribbean, and along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Central America to Brazil. … | 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 … |
| 서식지 | Neritic, estuaries | Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs |
낚시 정보
| 속성 | Common Snook | Mahi-mahi |
|---|---|---|
| 낚시 대상어 | 예 | 예 |
| 파이팅 등급 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| 세계 기록 | — | — |
| 수은 함량 | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Common Snook
Sweet, firm white flesh with a mild, clean flavor; low fat and large flakes. Highly regarded as table fare in Florida and the Caribbean; excellent grilled, blackened, or pan-seared.
Mahi-mahi
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
Common Snook
The common snook is a prized inshore game fish found in tropical western Atlantic waters. It is highly sensitive to cold water and cannot survive temperatures below 12 degrees Celsius. Its lateral line is distinctive — a bold black stripe.
Mahi-mahi
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.