Fishing for Common dolphinfish

Coryphaena hippurus

The common dolphinfish is a vibrant, fast-swimming fish characterized by its iridescent blue-green body and distinctive, blunt forehead. It inhabits tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide. Growing up to 82 inches and weighing up to 88 pounds and averaging 15–30 pounds, it feeds on smaller fish and squid. Known for its agility, it often travels in schools and exhibits dynamic surface behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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