Coryphaena
Coryphaena is a genus of large, fast-swimming pelagic fishes in the family Coryphaenidae. It contains two living species: Coryphaena hippurus, commonly known as the mahi-mahi or dolphinfish, and Coryphaena equiselis, commonly known as the pompano dolphinfish. The genus is the sole living representative of Coryphaenidae.
Coryphaena species have deep, laterally compressed bodies with a long dorsal fin that often runs along most
Coryphaena species are found in warm-temperate and tropical oceans worldwide. They inhabit the open ocean (pelagic
Mahi-mahi in particular is an important commercial and recreational fish, valued for its white, mild-flavored flesh.
Conservation assessments vary by species. Coryphaena hippurus is generally regarded as of Least Concern by major