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Family Scombridae
HAWAII
Acanthocybium solandri
Corsair, Midway Atoll
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Frigate Point, Midway Atoll
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Kahe Pt., Oahu |
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WAHOO
ono Sawara
Ono inhabit coastal and offshore waters near the
surface where they form small groups which feed upon small fish and
squid. Occasionally seen by divers in deeper water near steep
dropoffs or pinnacles. Extremely fast swimmer with small but
razor-sharp teeth. Dark blue above, displaying electric blue bars
when excited. An excellent
food fish with firm light flesh, the Hawaiian name ono means
delicious. Attains a length of 99 inches and weight of 183 pounds
but most landed weigh less than 80 pounds. Tropical & subtropical seas
worldwide. |
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