Mahi Sticker

Dolphin Fish

Called the dolphin-fish, the mahi-mahi (in Hawaiian) is in-fact a fish and not at all a dolphin although it is also known to some as the dorado, calitos, maverikos, or lampuki (in Maltese).

Bright Colors

They are distinguished by dazzling colors: golden on the sides, bright blues and greens on the sides and back. When they are removed from the water, the fish often change color among several hues and finally fading to a muted yellow-grey upon death.

Tasty

Mahi-mahi have become popular as a dish in many restaurants. Mahi–Mahi tastes similar to flounder, tilapia, or any other whitefish.

Weight

Catches average 7 to 13 kilograms (15 to 29 lb). They seldom exceed 15 kilograms (33 lb), and any mahi-mahi over 18 kilograms (40 lb) is exceptional.

Found

Mahi-mahi are surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. Mahi-mahi live at a little under 1,000 feet (300 m). Mahi-mahi are among the fastest-growing fish. They spawn in warm ocean currents throughout much of the year, and their young are commonly found in seaweed.

Bait

Mahi-mahi are carnivorous, feeding on flying fish, crabs, squid, mackerel, and other forage fish. They have also been known to eat zooplankton and crustaceans.