The wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) is a scombrid fish found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas. In Hawaii, the wahoo is known as ono. The species is sometimes called hoo in the United States. It is best known to sports fishermen, as its speed and high quality makes it a prized and valued game fish.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Wahoo being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Scomberomorus commerson
- Scomberomorus cavalla
- Thyrsites atun
- Thunnus alalunga
- Katsuwonus pelamis
- Istiophorus platypterus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Scombriformes
- Family
- Scombridae
- Genus
- Acanthocybium
- Species
- Acanthocybium solandri
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