The fish commonly known as a dolphin ("Coryphaena hippurus"), also called mahimahi and dorado, is a popular food and sport fish. ... It and the similar, though smaller, pompano dolphin ("C. equiselis") are the only living members of the family Coryphaenidae.
The pompano dolphin (Coryphaena equiselis) is another dolphin species that is identified by its smaller size, greater body depth, and more tapered forehead.
The Pompano (C. Equisetis) has a tongue which is covered in what could be called teeth. The C.Hippurus is void of this characteristic. The Pompano also has fewer dorsal rays; 48-55 where the Mahi Mahi has 55-65.
