Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1200 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Long, dark and shark like in outline, the cobia roams over mud, sand and reef and gathers around buoys, pilings and any drifting object. It reaches two metres and crosses a huge depth range, chasing small fish and crabs from the shallows down past a thousand metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Rachycentridae › Rachycentron
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127006.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cobia live?
- The Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) is typically found at 0–1200 m.
- Is the Cobia dangerous to divers?
- The Cobia is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cobia get?
- The Cobia grows to about 2 m.