Mahi-mahi vs Wels Catfish

Coryphaena hippurus 비교 대상 Silurus glanis

Taxonomy & Classification

속성	Mahi-mahi	Wels Catfish
학명	Coryphaena hippurus	Silurus glanis
목(目)	Carangiformes	Siluriformes
과(科)	Coryphaenidae	Ictaluridae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

속성	Mahi-mahi	Wels Catfish
최대 크기	210.0 cm	500.0 cm
최대 체중	40.0 kg	300.0 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.	Dark olive-green to slate-gray back with irregular mottled marbling of darker blotches; flanks grade to olive-yellow; scaleless smooth skin; belly pale cream to yellowish-white; head broad and flat.

Habitat & Environment

속성	Mahi-mahi	Wels Catfish
수질 유형	Saltwater	Brackish
서식 수심	0-85m	0-30m
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 …	Native to large river systems and lakes of central and eastern Europe from the Rhine basin east to the Caspian and Aral sea drainages. Introduced …
서식지	Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs	Large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs across Europe and Asia (Volga, Danube, Rhine, Ob). Inhabits deep, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Tolerates turbid water (15-25°C). Highly …

낚시 정보

속성	Mahi-mahi	Wels Catfish
낚시 대상어	예	예
파이팅 등급	7/10	9/10
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.

Wels Catfish

Fatty, soft flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavor; quality improves from cold, clean water fish. Popular in Central European cuisines — commonly smoked, fried, or braised with vegetables.

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.

Wels Catfish

The wels catfish is the largest freshwater fish in Europe, capable of exceeding 5 meters. Found in large rivers and lakes across the continent, it has been documented beaching itself to catch pigeons. It can live over 80 years.