common dolphinfish
| Scientific name | Coryphaena hippurus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Coryphaenidae |
| Genus | Coryphaena |
Introduction
Coryphaena hippurus, commonly known as common dolphinfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size100 cm
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Maximum size210 cm
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Longevity4 year
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Average size100 cm
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Maximum size210 cm
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Longevity4 year
How to recognize the common dolphinfish ?
The common dolphinfish measures between 100 and 210 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly bleu and vert body.
Sexual dimorphism
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The common dolphinfish is a fish living in shoals naturally found close to the surface. This species is carnivorous .
Although the common dolphinfish is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
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Migratory speciesYes
The common dolphinfish is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 30 °C
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Depth0 - 85 m
Biotope presentation
The common dolphinfish is most often found at a depth between 0m and 85m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
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Bibliographic references
Biology of the dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) inthe western central Atlantic: a review - HAZEL A. OXENFORD - Scientia Marina - 1999.
Feeding habits of the dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) in the eastern Caribbean - HAZEL A. OXENFORD - WAYNE HUNTE - Scientia Marina - 1999.
On the Identification, Distribution, and Biology of the Dolphins, Coryphaena Hippurus and C. Equiselis - Gibbs, Jr., Robert H. - Collette, Bruce B. - BULLETIN OF MARINE SCIENCE, - 1959.
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Tags
#Coryphaenidae
#Coryphaena
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#East China Sea
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#Sea of Japan
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#South East Asian Seas
#Indonesian seas
#Atlantic Ocean: North Coast of Brazil
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#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Golfe de guinée
#Temperate Eastern Atlantic Ocean
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Transition & Cap Vert
#Cold temperate Northwest Atlantic Ocean
#Northwest warm temperate Atlantic Ocean
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#Southwest Tropical Atlantic Ocean
#western Indian Ocean
#Desventuradas Islands
#Galapagos
#Tropical Eastern Pacific
#Western Tropical Pacific Ocean
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#French Polynesia
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