Pacific Mahimahi

Coryphaena hippurus
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
Pacific IslandsWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
Mahi mahiDolphinfishDorado

Seafood Profile

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Population
The population level is unknown, but management measures are in place.
Fishing rate
Overfishing status is unknown, but management measures are in place.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch in the tuna and swordfish fisheries that incidentally catch the most commercially available mahimahi.
Taste
Mahimahi has a sweet, mild flavor. For a milder flavor, trim away the darker portions of the meat.
Texture
Mahimahi is lean and fairly firm with large, moist flakes.
Color
The raw flesh is pinkish to grayish-white, although along the lateral line the flesh is dark. When cooked, the meat is off-white.
Health benefits
Mahimahi is low in saturated fat and is a good source of vitamin B12, phosphorus, potassium, protein, niacin, vitamin B6, and selenium.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady