Giant Fish of Florida 



GOBI A OR CRAB EATER (Rachycentron canadus) 



This handsome and sporting fish is allied to the mackerel, 

 and in some parts, indeed, goes by the name of " bonito," 

 though the true bonito is more closely related to the tunny. 

 Its specific name is a good instance of the singular inappro- 

 priateness of some such titles, for it does not occur in Canada. 

 The cobia grows to a length of four or five feet, and is a 

 dashing fish when hooked, though it is not very common 

 in the angler's catch. 



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