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Cobia

Cobia

Cobia

Rachycentron canadum

SaltwaterRachycentridaeLeast Concern

About

Cobia are elongated fish with a broad, flattened head. They are solitary predators often found near structures like buoys, pilings, and reefs, and are known for their curiosity and tendency to follow boats.

Average size
Up to 6 feet, typically 2-4 feet, 30-100 lbs
Colors
Dark brown to black dorsally, fading to white or silver ventrally, with two dark lateral bands that are more prominent in juveniles.
Diet
Crustaceans (crabs, shrimp), fish, and squid.
Region
Atlantic and Gulf Coasts from the Mid-Atlantic states (occasionally New England) south to Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico.

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