Barracuda vs. Wahoo — What's the Difference?

Fearsome Fish.

Fast Game Fish.

Marine Predator.

Tropical Ocean Dweller.

Tropical Species.

Iridescent Swimmer.

Angling Challenge.

Offshore Fish.

Solitary Swimmer.

Sport Fishing Target.

A barracuda, or cuda for short, is a large, predatory, ray-finned fish known for its fearsome appearance and ferocious behaviour. The barracuda is a saltwater fish of the genus Sphyraena, the only genus in the family Sphyraenidae which was named by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque in 1815.

Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) is a scombrid fish found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas. It is best known to sports fishermen, as its speed and high-quality flesh makes it a prized and valued game fish.

Any of various predatory marine fishes of the genus Sphyraena, having an elongated body and a projecting lower jaw with fanglike teeth.

A deciduous shrub or small tree (Euonymus atropurpureus) of eastern North America, having small purplish flowers, pink fruit containing scarlet arils, and red foliage in the autumn.

Any large marine fish of the genus Sphyraena that have elongated bodies, a projecting lower jaw, displaying prominent fang-shaped teeth, and are aggressive predators.

See winged elm.

(figuratively) One who uses harsh or predatory means to compete.

A large marine food and game fish (Acanthocybium solandri) of subtropical and tropical waters, having a pointed snout, narrow body, and long dorsal fin.

Any of several voracious pikelike marine fishes allied to the gray mullets, constituting the genus Sphyræna and family Sphyrænidæ. The great barracuda (Sphyræna barracuda) of the West Indies, Florida, etc., is often six feet or more long, and as dangerous as a shark. In Cuba its flesh is reputed to be poisonous. Sphyræna Argentea of the Pacific coast and Sphyræna sphyræna of Europe are smaller species, and are used as food.

An exuberant cry

A large edible fresh-water fish of Australia and New Zealand (Thyrsites atun).

Used to express exuberance.

Any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth

Acanthocybium solandri, a tropical and subtropical game fish.

(Southern US) The winged elm, Ulmus alata.

Euonymus atropurpureus, an eastern burning bush.

Any of various American trees or shrubs;

A dark blue scombroid food fish (Acanthocibium solandri or Acanthocibium petus) of Florida and the West Indies.

Upright deciduous plant with crimson pods and seeds; the eastern United States from New York to Florida and Texas

Deciduous shrub having purple capsules enclosing scarlet seeds

Large fast-moving predacious food and game fish; found worldwide

They feed on fish, cephalopods, and sometimes even small sharks.

Wahoo are among the fastest fish, capable of bursts up to 60 mph.

They can be if provoked or curious, but unprovoked attacks are rare.

A predatory tropical marine fish known for its elongated body and sharp teeth.

A fast-swimming game fish prized in sport fishing, with distinctive blue and silver stripes.

In tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.

Yes, but caution is advised due to the risk of ciguatera poisoning.

Yes, they tend to be solitary, but young may be seen in groups.

They can grow up to 8 feet and weigh as much as 183 pounds.

Sharks and killer whales have been known to prey on them.

By its long body, large mouth, and sharp-edged teeth.

They are pelagic fish that prefer warmer offshore waters.

High-speed trolling with lures is a common and effective method.

Their speed and striking coloration make them unique.

Yes, wahoo meat is highly valued for its taste and texture.