Giant Fish of Florida 
Copia 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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