Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri

Least Concern Saltwater

ความยาวสูงสุด

250.0 cm

น้ำหนักสูงสุด

83.0 kg

สี

Iridescent dark blue-green back with …

ช่วงความลึก

0-20m

วงศ์

Scombridae

หมวดหมู่

Sport Fish

เกี่ยวกับ

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
ช่วงความลึก	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

ประเภทน้ำ

Saltwater

ช่วงความลึก

0-20m

ขอบเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์

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

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

การกินได้และการทำอาหาร

รสชาติ

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.

ข้อมูลการตกปลา

ปลาตกกีฬา

ใช่

ระดับการต่อสู้

8/5

เหยื่อที่แนะนำ

high-speed trolling lures, rigged ballyhoo, live bait

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Taxonomy

อันดับ	Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas)
วงศ์	Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas)
สายพันธุ์	Acanthocybium solandri

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Thazard-bâtard
Spanish	Peto

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

Can you eat 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.

How big does Wahoo get?

Wahoo can grow up to 250.0 cm long and weigh 83.0 kg.

Where is Wahoo found?

Is Wahoo endangered?

The conservation status of Wahoo is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Wahoo belong to?

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