Mahi-mahi vs Wahoo

Coryphaena hippurus comparado com Acanthocybium solandri

Taxonomy & Classification

Atributo	Mahi-mahi	Wahoo
Nome Científico	Coryphaena hippurus	Acanthocybium solandri
Ordem	Carangiformes	Scombriformes
Família	Coryphaenidae	Scombridae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atributo	Mahi-mahi	Wahoo
Comprimento Máximo	210,0 cm	250,0 cm
Peso Máximo	40,0 kg	83,0 kg
Cor	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

Atributo	Mahi-mahi	Wahoo
Tipo de Água	Saltwater	Saltwater
Faixa de Profundidade	0-85m	0-20m
Distribuição Geográfica	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 …
Habitat	Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs	Pelagic

Informações de Pesca

Atributo	Mahi-mahi	Wahoo
Peixe Esportivo	Sim	Sim
Classificação de Resistência	7/10	8/10
Recorde Mundial	—	—
Nível de Mercúrio	—	—

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.