| Wahoo - (Acanthocybium solandri ) | ||
| Maximum weight: | 200 lbs |
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| I.G.F.A. record: | 158 lbs | |
| Temperature range: | 19°C to 27°C
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| Identifying features: | Dorsal spines (total): 23-27; Dorsal softrays (total): 12-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft-rays: 12-14; Vertebrae: 62-64. Mouth large with strong, triangular, compressed and finely serrate teeth. Snout about as long as the rest of head. Posterior part of maxilla completely concealed under preorbital bone. Gill rakers absent. Interpelvic process small and bifid. Swimbladder present. Body covered with small scales. No anterior corselet developed. The back is iridescent bluish green; the sides silvery with 24 to 30 cobalt blue vertical bars which extend to below the lateral line. The back is electric blue while belly is silver white. The flanks are covered in wavy lines. Unlike other gamefish, the upper jaw moves and has 45-64 teeth. Lower jaw has 32-50 teeth. | |
| Typical location: | An oceanic, epipelagic species frequently solitary or forming small loose aggregations rather than compact schools. Feeds on fishes and squids.Generally found along current lines and temperature changes in the open ocean. Floating debris and bait schools are also likely to be hot spots for the species. | |