Names
Scientific name: Coryphaena hippurus
Internationally, it is referred to as Mahi-Mahi. Other names include “Dorado” and “Common Dolphinfish”. In the UAE, it is known as Anfalous (عنفلوص).
Mahi-Mahi Shape and color
The Mahi-Mahi has a long and compressed body, that is rich in color with a golden belly and greenish back and has tiny black dots on its body
Mahi-Mahi Caught in Fujairah by Instagram @yousef_karmostaji
Mahi-Mahi Habitat
They are commonly found swimming around the surface and are often swimming in schools when encountered during deep-sea fishing trips.
Mahi-Mahi Feeding
They are known for aggressive and carnivorous feeding habits, and they feed on many marine species including mackerel, squid, crabs, zooplankton, and others.
Mahi-Mahis are often targeted by sea birds and other marine species, such as sharks, tunas, and marlins.
Mahi-Mahi Fishing Season in the UAE
Mahi-Mahis are frequently encountered on Fujairah fishing trips (i.e., fishing trips on the east coast of the UAR), however, they are not likely to be encountered off the coast of Dubai. Mahi-Mahis can be encountered throughout the year but tend to prefer the months from May to September.
Mahi-Mahi Fishing method (How to Catch Mahi-Mahi)
Mahi-Mahi fishing in the UAE can be successfully done through various fishing techniques including lure casting, lure trolling, and live bait trolling. They are also commonly targeted on spearfishing trips.
Fun facts about Mahi-Mahis
Mahi-Mahi Caught in Fujairah by Instagram @phoebeleahtooker
Mahi-Mahi Minimum Legal Length: There is no minimum legal length.
Fishing Status: Not banned.
<p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(94, 94, 94); font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"><u class="x-el x-el-span c2-3i c2-3j c2-3 c2-5a c2-3r c2-3o c2-5b c2-5e" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; font-weight: inherit; color: inherit; font-size: inherit !important; line-height: inherit; text-decoration: underline;"><strong class="x-el x-el-span c2-3i c2-3j c2-3 c2-5a c2-3r c2-2b c2-5b" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; color: inherit; font-size: inherit !important; line-height: inherit;">Names</strong></u></span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(94, 94, 94); font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">Scientific name: Coryphaena hippurus</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(94, 94, 94); font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">Internationally, it is referred to as Mahi-Mahi. Other names include “Dorado” and “Common Dolphinfish”. In the UAE, it is known as Anfalous (عنفلوص).</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(94, 94, 94); font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br></p><hr class="x-el x-el-hr c2-1 c2-2 c2-5f c2-5g c2-5h c2-25 c2-2y c2-k c2-3 c2-4 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8" style="box-sizing: content-box; height: 0px; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-image: initial; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; width: 676.328px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><p><br></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(94, 94, 94); font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"><u class="x-el x-el-span c2-3i c2-3j c2-3 c2-5a c2-3r c2-3o c2-5b c2-5e" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; font-weight: inherit; color: inherit; font-size: inherit !important; line-height: inherit; text-decoration: underline;"><strong class="x-el x-el-span c2-3i c2-3j c2-3 c2-5a c2-3r c2-2b c2-5b" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; color: inherit; font-size: inherit !important; line-height: inherit;">Mahi-Mahi Shape and color</strong></u></span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(94, 94, 94); font-family: Lato, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Mahi-Mahi has a long and compressed body, that is rich in color with a golden belly and greenish back and has tiny black dots on its body</span></p>
Mahi-Mahi Caught in Fujairah by Instagram @yousef_karmostaji
Mahi-Mahi Habitat
They are commonly found swimming around the surface and are often swimming in schools when encountered during deep-sea fishing trips.
Mahi-Mahi Feeding
They are known for aggressive and carnivorous feeding habits, and they feed on many marine species including mackerel, squid, crabs, zooplankton, and others.
Mahi-Mahis are often targeted by sea birds and other marine species, such as sharks, tunas, and marlins.
Mahi-Mahi Fishing Season in the UAE
Mahi-Mahis are frequently encountered on Fujairah fishing trips (i.e., fishing trips on the east coast of the UAR), however, they are not likely to be encountered off the coast of Dubai. Mahi-Mahis can be encountered throughout the year but tend to prefer the months from May to September.
Mahi-Mahi Fishing method (How to Catch Mahi-Mahi)
Mahi-Mahi fishing in the UAE can be successfully done through various fishing techniques including lure casting, lure trolling, and live bait trolling. They are also commonly targeted on spearfishing trips.
Fun facts about Mahi-Mahis
Mahi-Mahi Caught in Fujairah by Instagram @phoebeleahtooker
Mahi-Mahi Minimum Legal Length: There is no minimum legal length.
Fishing Status: Not banned.