Mahi-mahi vs Wahoo

Coryphaena hippurus 비교 대상 Acanthocybium solandri

Taxonomy & Classification

속성	Mahi-mahi	Wahoo
학명	Coryphaena hippurus	Acanthocybium solandri
목(目)	Carangiformes	Scombriformes
과(科)	Coryphaenidae	Scombridae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

속성	Mahi-mahi	Wahoo
최대 크기	210.0 cm	250.0 cm
최대 체중	40.0 kg	83.0 kg
체색	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.	Iridescent dark blue-green back with a silvery-white belly; distinct blue or grey vertical tiger-like bars and spots along the flanks that fade quickly after death; fins dusky.

Habitat & Environment

속성	Mahi-mahi	Wahoo
수질 유형	Saltwater	Saltwater
서식 수심	0-85m	0-20m
분포 지역	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 …	Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters of all major ocean basins. Favors clear offshore waters around oceanic islands, reef drop-offs, and current edges in the …
서식지	Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs	Pelagic

낚시 정보

속성	Mahi-mahi	Wahoo
낚시 대상어	예	예
파이팅 등급	7/10	8/10
세계 기록	—	—
수은 함량	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

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.

Wahoo

Delicate, flaky white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and very low fat. Among the finest-tasting sport fish; best grilled, seared, or served as ceviche to preserve its subtle flavor.

Species Overview

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.

Wahoo

The wahoo is one of the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of reaching speeds of 97 km/h. Its elongated, torpedo-shaped body and razor-sharp teeth make it an efficient pelagic predator found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.