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Species Guide

Cobia

Cobia
  • Spanish Name: Cobia
  • English Name: Cobia
  • Scientific Name: Rachycentron canadum
  • Type of specie: Fish
  • Order: Peciformes
  • Family: Rachycentridae

Habitat

  • Natural: Open coastal waters, around reefs and floating structures, typically at depths of 10 to 100 meters.
  • Farming: Marine cages in warm, well-oxygenated waters with constant flow.

General Description

  • Body shape: Elongated and fusiform, with a hydrodynamic profile.
  • Distinctive features:

    Dark body with a brown or gray coloration, a white lateral line, and a broad head with a prominent jaw.

Size and Weight

  • Average length: Usually between 50 and 100 cm; in the wild, it can reach up to 2 meters.
  • Average weight: Commonly between 5 and 10 kg; some specimens can weigh up to 68 kg.

Life Cycle

Fast growth in aquaculture, reaching market size in 1 to 1.5 years.

Adaptations

Tolerant to variations in salinity and temperature, facilitating farming in diverse environments.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in land-based recirculation systems (RAS) or specialized hatcheries.

Grow-out farming systems

Mainly conducted in open-sea floating cages.

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  • Geographical distribution
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.
  • Main producing countries
Vietnam, China, United States, Taiwan, Panama.
  • Commercial value

Highly valued for its white, firm flesh and mild flavor, ideal for premium markets.

  • Additional uses

By-products: Processed into fish meal and oils.

  • Common preparation methods
Excellent for sashimi, grilling, baking, or as fresh or frozen fillets.