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Rachycentron canadum
Rachycentron canadum (Cobia)
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Distribution
Distribution map: Rachycentron canadum (Cobia)

IUCN Red List status  
least concern



Habitat
Temperature:
F18.8-31.0 °C
Salinity:
Fseawater
Photoperiod:
F9-15 h
Substrate:
Fyes
Trophic level:
not investigated by us yet
Growth
Length:
not investigated by us yet
Weight:
not investigated by us yet
Maturity:
F2.0-3.0 years
Malformations:
Fyes
Morphology:
not investigated by us yet
Swimming
Home range:
no data found yet
Depth:
F1.5-1,080.0 m
Speed:
not investigated by us yet
Migration:
Foceanodromous
Type:
not investigated by us yet
Reproduction
Nest building:
no data found yet
Courtship:
no data found yet
Mating type:
no data found yet
Fecundity:
not investigated by us yet
Brood care:
no data found yet
Social behaviour
Aggregation:
Fflexible
Organisation:
not investigated by us yet
Aggression:
Fyes
Handling
Farming frequency:
43,706 t/year 2018
Farming stress:
Fyes
Slaughter protocol:
Fprepared

Farming remarks

Rachycentron canadum
Li0  ❘  Po1  ❘  Ce1
FishTalk

Rachycentron canadum is a migratory pelagic species widely distributed in subtropical, tropical, and temperate areas, except for the central and eastern Pacific. Several biological attributes make R. canadum a strong candidate for aquaculture, such as rapid growth, high fillet quality, and high market price. However, many aspects of welfare in rearing conditions have not been addressed yet. In order to optimise fish welfare of this species, improvements in current harvesting practices are needed to meet depth range needs, reproduction without manipulation, aggregation, aggression, and stress reduction.

For details see: WelfareCheck | farm
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