Apnaut
Mahi-mahi
Coryphaena hippurus
Photo: gendereuphorbia · CC0
The Mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) is one of the species that spearfishers and freedivers log in Apnaut. It usually frequents open water and is found between 0 and 30 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is curious, it approaches the diver, which shapes how to approach it.
It's a demanding fish: it needs stealth and experience. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 8 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: curious, it approaches the diver.
Minimum size
We don't have a verified size for this species. Check your local regulations before taking it.
Where to catch it
Other names
Dorado (es) · Dourado (pt) · Coryphène (fr) · Lampuga (it) · Κυνηγός (el) · Lampuga (hr) · Lampuka (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Mahi-mahi?
We don't have a verified size for this species. Always check your local regulations before taking it.
At what depth is Mahi-mahi found?
Usually between 0 and 30 m, mostly over open water.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “hard”. It is also curious, it approaches the diver. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
Log it in Apnaut
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