Mahi-mahi, also known as common dolphinfish or Dorado, is a popular and delicious seafood choice and is a great fish to catch here in Fort Lauderdale. It is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in offshore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide. Mahi-mahi are known for their beautiful iridescent colors, which range from golden on the sides to bright blues and greens on the back. They have a firm, lean white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor that makes them versatile for many cooking methods.
Here are some key facts about mahi-mahi:
Appearance:
- Colors: Golden on the sides, bright blues and greens on the back and sides.
- Shape: Compressed body with a long dorsal fin extending from the head almost to the tail fin.
- Size: Can grow up to 6 feet long and weigh over 88 pounds.
Habitat:
- Locations: Found in offshore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide.
- Depth: Typically found in surface waters.
