Thazard-bâtard

Acanthocybium solandri

Least Concern Saltwater

Longueur maximale

250,0 cm

Poids maximum

83,0 kg

Couleur

Iridescent dark blue-green back with …

Plage de profondeur

0-20m

Famille

Scombridae

Catégorie

Sport Fish

À propos

The wahoo is one of the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of reaching speeds of 97 km/h. Its elongated, torpedo-shaped body and razor-sharp teeth make it an efficient pelagic predator found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	250,0 cm
Maximum Weight	83,0 kg
Plage de profondeur	0-20m

Coloration

Iridescent dark blue-green back with a silvery-white belly; distinct blue or grey vertical tiger-like bars and spots along the flanks that fade quickly after death; fins dusky.

Habitat & Distribution

Pelagic

Type d'eau

Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

0-20m

Aire de répartition

Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters of all major ocean basins. Favors clear offshore waters around oceanic islands, reef drop-offs, and current edges in the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Indo-Pacific.

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Thazard-bâtard is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

Delicate, flaky white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and very low fat. Among the finest-tasting sport fish; best grilled, seared, or served as ceviche to preserve its subtle flavor.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Cote de combativité

8/5

Appât recommandé

high-speed trolling lures, rigged ballyhoo, live bait

Saisons de pêche

Taxonomy

Ordre	Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas)
Famille	Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas)
Espèces	Acanthocybium solandri

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Thazard-bâtard
Spanish	Peto

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Thazard-bâtard?

Delicate, flaky white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and very low fat. Among the finest-tasting sport fish; best grilled, seared, or served as ceviche to preserve its subtle flavor.

How big does Thazard-bâtard get?

Thazard-bâtard can grow up to 250.0 cm long and weigh 83.0 kg.

Where is Thazard-bâtard found?

Is Thazard-bâtard endangered?

The conservation status of Thazard-bâtard is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Thazard-bâtard belong to?

Thazard-bâtard (Acanthocybium solandri) belongs to the family Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas) in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).