Wahoo

Wahoo
 
Scientific Name: Acanthocybium solandri
Common Name: Hoo, Ono
 
Description: The Wahoo's body is elongated with very small scales. The back is blue green with silver sides and vertical blue stripes. It has a large mouth with both the upper and lower jaws coming to a point. They have reached up to 8 feet in length and 180 lbs. Wahoo are one of the fastest fish in the sea, reaching speeds to 50 mph. The teeth are similar to King Mackerel but are shorter and closer together. They are generally solitary or in groups of only a few fish. They eat squid and other fish. The Wahoo is excellent table fare.

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