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Dolphin Mounts
Dolphin Mounts by New Wave Taxidermy
Dolphin, also known as mahi-mahi or dorado, are a highly sought-after game fish. Beyond their thrilling fight and delicious taste, their vibrant coloration makes them exceptional as wall mounts.
Easily recognizable, dolphin are known for their dazzling yellow, green, and blue hues. While these colors fade quickly after death to a muted yellow-gray, New Wave Taxidermy specializes in custom paint jobs to accurately recreate the fish you caught.
We craft full mounts of both bull and cow dolphin. Our focus is on delivering a unique fishing trophy that evokes the memory of your specific day on the water and the fish you landed. Our goal is to create a cherished, lifelong reminder of your catch.
At New Wave Taxidermy, each fish mount is meticulously hand-crafted and custom-painted. All mounts include a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
With over 40 years of experience, we’ve been creating fiberglass fish replicas for anglers worldwide, earning prestigious awards for our craftsmanship.
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Dolphin Information
Dolphin are as beautiful as they are delicious. They look absolutely incredible as a wall mount and are a highly sought after trophy fish.
Around the world, dolphin have mostly been caught as a byproduct of tuna and swordfish commercial fisherman. The United States and Caribbean countries have been the largest consumers of these fish historically but interest is growing everywhere.
Interesting Facts About Dolphin
- Dolphin go by many names include mahi mahi and dorado. Scientifically they are known as coryphaena hippurus.
- They are a surface-dwelling fish found in subtropical waters around the world.
- They are a fast-growing fish become mature around 4-5 months.
- They are fast-swimming fish as well. They are capable of reaching speeds of nearly 60mph!
- Bull dolphin have a very prominent forehead while cow dolphin have a rounded head.
- They eat flying fish, crabs, squid, and other small fish.
- Dolphin live up to 5 years and can weigh around 30 lbs full grown.
- According to the international game fish association, the world record dolphin was caught in Costa Rica and weighed 87lbs.
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