Dolphin Fish

The Dolphin fish (Coryphaena hippurus) also know as Mahi Mahi and Dorado is one of the more sought after sport fish. It lives in the both the Atlantic and Pacific in the warmer more tropical waters, but following the gulfstream if often caught in places as far north as NY in the summertime. It is an open water or pelagic fish, meaning it is constantly free swimming living near the surface or mid column of the ocean, as opposed to bottom fish.

They live in deep offshore waters but under certain conditions they will come into the shallow water to feed.

The Dolphin fish is know for its bright yellow and green colors, while alive. These colors go away quickly when its dies.