Species profile
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
At a glance
Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species regulated in 6 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
Bag limits are uniform at 2 per angler across the 4 regulating jurisdictions.
Confirmed by 62 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with Hawaii, Florida, and Texas the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- One of the ocean's fastest fish, capable of speed bursts reaching 48 mph (77 km/h).
- Can reach 8 feet (2.4 m) in length and weigh over 180 pounds (83 kg).
- Known as 'ono' in Hawaii — the word itself means 'delicious' in Hawaiian.
- Has blade-like teeth and a hinged upper jaw that helps it slash through large prey.
- Unlike most large pelagic fish, wahoo typically travel alone rather than in schools.
Where Wahoo are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Wahoo
Background
Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) is a scombrid fish found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas. It is best known to sports fishermen, as its speed and high-quality flesh make it a prize game fish. In Hawaii, the wahoo is known as ono. Many Hispanic areas of the Caribbean and Central America refer to this fish as peto.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Wahoo article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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