Cobia

The Cobia is one of the most powerful sport fish found in UAE waters — a large, torpedo-shaped pelagic predator with a distinctive black stripe along its flank. Often found around Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs), buoys, and offshore platforms. Strong fighters that run for long distances when hooked.

Species Stats

Diet

Fish, crabs, squid

Habitat

Open coastal waters, offshore reefs, around buoys, FADs, and structures

Local Name (Arabic)

سرغة / كوبيا

Fun Facts

• 1

  The only member of its family — Rachycentridae — with no close relatives among other fish.

• 2

  Can grow to nearly 2 metres and 68 kg — one of the largest fish regularly targeted by UAE sport anglers.

• 3

  Young cobia strongly resemble remoras and are often found swimming with sharks and rays.

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