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Fishing Species

Cobia Fish Species Information

Cobia

Label Details
Scientific Fish Name: Rachycentron canadum
Other Fish Name: black kingfish, black salmon, ling, lemonfish, crabeaters, aruan tasek
Regions Fished: Atlantic and Pacific Oceans where water temperatures average 24°C or greater. The largest taken on rod & reel was taken from Shark Bay, Australia
World Record:
Common Tackle:
Additional Information: Cobia feed primarily on crabs, squid, and other fish. Cobia will follow larger animals such as sharks, turtles and manta rays in hope of scavenging a meal. Cobia are intensely curious fish and show no fear of boats.