Common name of Coryphaena hippurus
 
Common name Mahimahi
Language Tahitian
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Tahiti
Locality
Ref. Bagnis, R., P. Mazellier, J. Bennett and E. Christian, 1984
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks Name also cited in Ref. 12396. The mahimahi fishery in Tahiti developed after the Second World War with the introduction of motorized boats. In recent days, the development of the tourist industry in the country has resulted in the mahimahi to become rare in fresh markets. The mahimahi is sold directly to hotels, restaurants and supermarkets as a first class food fish. It can be cooked and served using all methods of preparations and is never known to cause food poissoning.
 
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