Spanish Mackerel: Wahoo
Wahoo is almost similar to Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel; in fact they are from the same family. They are distinguished by their lateral line bend position, which is underneath the first dorsal fin for Wahoo and at the end of the second dorsal fin for Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel.
Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) is a large pelagic predatory fish of the mackerel family (Scombridae). It is closely related to the Spanish Mackerels (Scomberomorus) but belongs to a separate genus and is the only species in the genus Acanthocybium.
Wahoo has a slender body and deeply forked tail and can grow to 2.5 metres. Adults are capable of swimming at speeds exceeding 70 km/h, making them one of the fastest game fishes in tropical and subtropical oceans.
Wahoo is highly prized by recreational anglers for its speed and excellent table quality. It is widely marketed under various local names including Ono in Hawaii, Tangigue in the Philippines and Tenggiri Wahoo in parts of Southeast Asia.
