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Cobia

Cobia

Rachycentron canadum

Least Concern Saltwater
ความยาวสูงสุด
200.0 cm
น้ำหนักสูงสุด
68.0 kg
สี
Dark brown to black back …
ช่วงความลึก
0-1200m
วงศ์
หมวดหมู่
Sport Fish

เกี่ยวกับ

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
ช่วงความลึก 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

ประเภทน้ำ
Saltwater
ช่วงความลึก
0-1200m

ขอบเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์

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).

การกินได้และการทำอาหาร

รสชาติ
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.

ข้อมูลการตกปลา

ปลาตกกีฬา
ใช่
ระดับการต่อสู้
8/5
เหยื่อที่แนะนำ
live eels, crabs, jigs, cut bait

Taxonomy

อันดับ Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos)
วงศ์ Rachycentridae (Cobia)
สายพันธุ์ Rachycentron canadum

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
French Mafou
Spanish Cobia

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

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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