Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri

Least Concern Saltwater

Chiều dài tối đa

250,0 cm

Cân nặng tối đa

83,0 kg

Màu sắc

Iridescent dark blue-green back with …

Phạm vi độ sâu

0-20m

Họ

Scombridae

Phân loại

Sport Fish

Giới thiệu

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
Phạm vi độ sâu	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

Loại nước

Saltwater

Phạm vi độ sâu

0-20m

Phân bố địa lý

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).

Tính ăn được và ẩm thực

Hương vị

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.

Thông tin câu cá

Cá thể thao

Có

Xếp hạng chiến đấu

8/5

Mồi câu đề xuất

high-speed trolling lures, rigged ballyhoo, live bait

Mùa câu cá

Taxonomy

Bộ	Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas)
Họ	Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas)
Loài	Acanthocybium solandri

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Thazard-bâtard
Spanish	Peto

Câu hỏi thường gặp

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).