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Mahi mahi is sometimes called dolphin fish, or in Spanish dorado. However, the mahi mahi is a fish, not a dolphin - don't worry, you're not eating Flipper. The word "mahi mahi" is Hawaiian.

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The latin name is Coryphaena hippurus. In french we call it "Dorade coryphène"

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Mahi Mahi is Hawaiian and means "strong strong"

it is also called the Dolphin fish, or in Spanish, Dorado.

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The scientific or taxonomic name would be Coryphaena hippurus.

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What does mahi mean in Punjabi?

Mahi means love or lover. Some peoples surnames are Mahi. Mostly they are Sikhs, who would have that surnaname. I am a Sikh and my surname is Mahi.


Is Mahi-Mahi a pelagic fish?

Yes. The correct name is "dolphin, or dolphinfish'. Mahi mahi refers to the fish when prepared for food. Found mainly in offshore waters.


When was Mahi-mahi created?

Mahi-mahi was created in 1758.


Is mahi mahi a bottom feder?

Mahi mahi is a type of tuna. Tuna are large, carnivorous fish. Bottom feeders are fish or other animals that eat organic debris and waste, so tune fish are not considered bottom feeders.


Where did the name mahi mahi come from?

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Should you avoid mahi mahi?

Mahi mahi is the name given to the dolphin fish when prepared for eating. It is a very delictable fish, and is usually baked or grilled. Unless you have some kind of medical condition that eating it can aggravate, there is no reason to avoid it.


What was The largest mahi mahi ever caught?

The average size of a Mahi Mahi, also known as a dolphin fish, is between 7 to 13 kilograms or 15 to 19 pounds. In some cases they can exceed 40 pounds.


Mahi mahi a hawaiian dish was once called what?

Mahi mahi, a popular fish, are found around the world in tropical and subtropical ocean waters. Another name for the mahi mahi is the dolphin fish.


What type of fish is a dollphins?

A Dolphin is not a "fish" it is a mammal. Pretty sure a "fish" has gills,.... Dolphins have "blow holes" that they use to take O2 directly from the oceans surface.... Does this help? There is a fish, also called dolphin. Other names are dorado, and mahi mahi. A beautiful saltwater game and food fish.


Is mahi-mahi kosher?

Yes.


Can you refreeze Mahi Mahi?

Yes.


How do you pronounce mahi?

If you mean the fish Mahi Mahi, it's pronounced "MAH-hee".