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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
Identification
An elongated, torpedo-shaped body with vivid blue-purple vertical bars along silvery sides and a pointed snout full of razor teeth.
Where It's Found
Warm offshore waters of the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific, often found near drop-offs, weed lines, and current edges.
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Fishing Notes
One of the fastest fish in the ocean — high-speed trolling with wire leaders and lures is the standard offshore technique.
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Scientific Classification▾
Family
Scombridae
Genus
Acanthocybiumgill
Order
Scombriformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Kingdom
Animalia
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