The Dorado fish is also popular with the name ‘Mahi Mahi’ (Hawaiian name) and Common doliphinfish. The scientific name of Dorado fish is Coryphaena hippurus and these belong to the Coryphaenidae family and genus Coryphaena.
The Dorado fishes are found in the waters across the Indian Ocean, Hawaii, Costa Rica and Gulf of Mexico etc.
These fishes have a unique dorsal fin that extends from their head to the tail. The colour anatomy of these fishes are vibrant i.e. golden on the sides, blues and the greens on their back. The length of the fishes is about one meter and weighs typically 15 to 29 lb.
