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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
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The Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents open water and is found between 10 and 50 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is wary, hard to get close to, which shapes how to approach it.
It's one of the hardest fish: patience and technique. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 6 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: wary, hard to get close to.
Minimum size
We don't have a verified size for this species. Check your local regulations before taking it.
Where to catch it
Other names
Peto (es) · Cavala-da-índia (pt) · Thazard bâtard (fr) · Wahoo (it)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Wahoo?
We don't have a verified size for this species. Always check your local regulations before taking it.
At what depth is Wahoo found?
Usually between 10 and 50 m, mostly over open water.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “very hard”. It is also wary, hard to get close to. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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