Dolphin Fish

Coryphaena hippurus, is not to be confused with the dolphin, which is a marine mammal. The dolphin fish is found all round the world in tropical and semi-tropical seas, but nowhere, with the possible exception of the waters round malta, in the quantities desired. It may attain a length of 1.5 m (5') and is a remarkably handsome fish, but its iridescent colours of blue-green, silver, and gold fade rapidly once it is taken from the water.