Greater Amberjack vs Wahoo

Seriola dumerili в сравнении с Acanthocybium solandri

Taxonomy & Classification

Характеристика	Greater Amberjack	Wahoo
Научное название	Seriola dumerili	Acanthocybium solandri
Отряд	Carangiformes	Scombriformes
Семейство	Carangidae	Scombridae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Характеристика	Greater Amberjack	Wahoo
Максимальная длина	200,0 cm	250,0 cm
Максимальный вес	80,6 kg	83,0 kg
Окраска	Olive-green to bluish back with a wide amber to golden-yellow mid-lateral stripe running from eye to tail; silvery-white belly; a dark diagonal stripe extends from snout through the eye to the dorsal fin.	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 & Environment

Характеристика	Greater Amberjack	Wahoo
Тип воды	Saltwater	Saltwater
Диапазон глубин	1-385m	0-20m
Ареал обитания	Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters including the Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Commonly found around deepwater reefs, rocky outcrops, and offshore oil …	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 …
Среда обитания	Pelagic, coral reefs	Pelagic

Информация о рыболовстве

Характеристика	Greater Amberjack	Wahoo
Спортивная рыба	Да	Да
Боевой рейтинг	9/10	8/10
Мировой рекорд	—	—
Содержание ртути	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Greater Amberjack

Firm, rich flesh with a moderately strong flavor; can carry parasites in tropical waters, requiring thorough cooking. Good grilled or baked; related to the highly prized Japanese hamachi.

Wahoo

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.

Species Overview

Greater Amberjack

The greater amberjack is the largest of the jacks, known for brutal head-shaking fights and powerful dives toward structure. Found near reefs, wrecks, and offshore platforms in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.

Wahoo

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.