# Mahi-mahi (*Coryphaena hippurus*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

Mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) is a bony fish in the family Coryphaenidae, within the order Carangiformes. It is also called Dorado, Dolphin, Mahimahi, Mahi mahi and Dolphinfish, and its scientific name was given by Linnaeus, 1758. The IUCN Red List assesses Mahi-mahi globally as Least Concern, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Teleostei
- order: Carangiformes
- family: Coryphaenidae
- genus: Coryphaena
- species: *Coryphaena hippurus* Linnaeus, 1758

Synonyms: *Coriphaena hippurus*, *Corypaena hippurua*, *Coryphaena argyrurus*, *Coryphaena chrysurus*, *Coryphaena dolfyn*, *Coryphaena dorado*, *Coryphaena fasciolata*, *Coryphaena hipporus*, *Coryphaena hyppurus*, *Coryphaena immaculata*, *Coryphaena imperialis*, *Coryphaena japonica*, *Coryphaena margravii*, *Coryphaena nortoniana*, *Coryphaena scomberoides*, *Coryphaena scomberoïdes*, *Coryphaena suerii*, *Coryphaena virgata*, *Coryphaena vlamingii*, *Coryphena imperialis*, *Ectenias brunneus*, *Ecterias brunneus*, *Lampugus siculus*, *Lepimphis hippuroides*, *Scomber pelagicus*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is a mahi-mahi?

Mahi-mahi is a bony fish. It belongs to the family Coryphaenidae in the order Carangiformes.

### What is the scientific name of Mahi-mahi?

The scientific name of Mahi-mahi is Coryphaena hippurus, placed in the genus Coryphaena.

### Is Mahi-mahi endangered?

No. The IUCN Red List assesses Mahi-mahi globally as Least Concern, which is not a threatened category.

### Who named Mahi-mahi and when?

Mahi-mahi was named by Linnaeus, 1758.

### What are other names for Mahi-mahi?

Mahi-mahi is also called Dorado, Dolphin, Mahimahi, Mahi mahi and Dolphinfish.

### What family does Mahi-mahi belong to?

Mahi-mahi belongs to the family Coryphaenidae, in the class Teleostei.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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