Cobia

Rachycentron canadum

Least Concern Saltwater

Chiều dài tối đa

200,0 cm

Cân nặng tối đa

68,0 kg

Màu sắc

Dark brown to black back …

Phạm vi độ sâu

0-1200m

Họ

Rachycentridae

Phân loại

Sport Fish

Giới thiệu

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
Phạm vi độ sâu	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

Loại nước

Saltwater

Phạm vi độ sâu

0-1200m

Phân bố địa lý

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).

Tính ăn được và ẩm thực

Hương vị

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.

Thông tin câu cá

Cá thể thao

Có

Xếp hạng chiến đấu

8/5

Mồi câu đề xuất

live eels, crabs, jigs, cut bait

Taxonomy

Bộ	Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos)
Họ	Rachycentridae (Cobia)
Loài	Rachycentron canadum

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Mafou
Spanish	Cobia

Câu hỏi thường gặp

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?

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).