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Dolphin

The Mahi-Mahi Dolphin also know as Dolphin fish are found in the tropical and subtropical areas of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They have a long slender and tapered body which has dazzling colors. It has a golden color on the sides with bright blues and greens on sides and back as well. Out of the water the Mahi-Mahi will change several hues of color and finally fading to a muted yellow-gray color upon death. The Males have a more prominent forehead as the females have a more rounded head. Their weight can reach as much as 87 pounds averaging about 30 pounds, and their length can get up to about 7 feet and averaging about 3 to 4 feet. Their diet consists of flying fish, crabs, squid, and mackerel.


More Dolphin Resources:
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Did you know that the dolphin fish is also known as mahi-mahi (in Hawaiian), dorado, rakingo, calitos, maverikos, and lampuka?

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