Coryphaenid

/kɒrɪˈfiːnɪd/ noun

Definition

A fish belonging to the family Coryphaenidae, which includes mahi-mahi and related species.

Etymology

From Coryphaena (the genus) plus the suffix -id, indicating membership in a taxonomic family. Established in modern ichthyological nomenclature.

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These fish are speed demons—some mahi-mahi can reach speeds of 37 mph, making them some of the fastest fish in warm ocean waters!

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