Coryphaena Collection

Picture No. 11676343
Mahimahi / Common Dolphinfish (composite image) Date:

Dolphin fish and sand tilefish
Dolphin fish or mahi mahi, Coryphaena hippurus 112, and sand tilefish, Malacanthus plumieri 113. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish

Blue parrotfish, Scarus coeruleus (Blue coryphaena, Coryphaena caerulea). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Permit fish, mahi mahi and sand tilefish
Permit fish, Trachinotus falcatus, common dolphinfish or mahi mahi, Coryphaena pelagica, and sand tilefish, Malacanthus plumieri

The Sea-Pea-Cock (Malacanthus plumieri)
Plate 175 - Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Mackerel Midge and Thompsons Midge
Mackerel Midge (upper two, Ciliata glauca) and Thompsons Midge (lower two, Coryphaena). Date: 1864

Dolphinfish, Coryphaena hippurus.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Picture No. 11676345
Mahimahi / Common Dolphinfish with diver (composite image) Date:

A mahi mahi fish at Cat Island in the Bahamas
A mahi mahi fish (Coryphaena hippurus) at Cat Island in the Bahamas

Coryphaena hippurus, common dolphinfish
Ff. 188. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Young Dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) leaping in the midriff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

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"Coryphaena: A Kaleidoscope of Marine Marvels" Dive into the vibrant world of Coryphaena, also known as dolphinfish, where an array of captivating creatures awaits. Picture No. 11676343 showcases the harmonious dance between dolphin fish and sand tilefish, their colors blending seamlessly in the azure waters. Witness the breathtaking spectacle of flying fish soaring above a playful pod of dolphins, creating a mesmerizing display. Intricate patterns emerge as Blue parrotfish, Scarus coeruleus, gracefully swim amidst coral reefs in search of delectable algae. Meanwhile, Permit fish elegantly glide alongside mahi mahi and sand tilefish in perfect synchronization; a testament to nature's impeccable choreography. Behold the enchanting Sea-Pea-Cock (Malacanthus plumieri), adorned with iridescent hues that rival even the most resplendent peacock feathers. The Mackerel Midge and Thompsons Midge add delicate touches to this underwater symphony with their intricate movements. At center stage is none other than Dolphinfish itself - Coryphaena hippurus - its sleek body shimmering under sunlight like liquid silver. Its presence evokes awe and admiration for its agility and beauty. Picture No. 11676345 transports us to Cat Island in the Bahamas where a magnificent mahi mahi fish proudly displays its vivid colors against turquoise waves. This species, Coryphaena hippurus or common dolphinfish, epitomizes grace and strength combined. Delve deeper into this aquatic wonderland to discover an astonishing variety of fish species that call these waters home – each one unique in appearance and behavior. Coryphaena invites us on an unforgettable journey through oceans teeming with life; a kaleidoscope of colors intertwined with nature's brilliance at every turn.