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Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
Identification
A long, torpedo-shaped brown body with a flattened head and a broad white stripe running along its side.
Where It's Found
Warm coastal and offshore waters of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, often found near buoys, structure, rays, and sharks.
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Fishing Notes
Sight-casting large jigs or live bait to cruising fish near structure is the classic technique — cobia are strong, stubborn fighters at boatside.
Scientific Classification▾
Family
Rachycentridae
Genus
Rachycentron
Order
Carangiformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Kingdom
Animalia
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