Barracuda  vs.  Wahoo

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What's the Difference?

Despite their similar appearances, barracuda and wahoo actually belong to two completely different fish families.

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The barracuda is the more fearsome-looking of the two and has big, fang-like teeth, while the wahoo only has small needle-like ones.

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The wahoo is the bigger species of the two, as it can reach a maximum size of 100 inches and 180lb. 

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Wahoo have a very distinct pattern of dark or black bars along their flanks. These are almost always absent on barracuda. 

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The barracuda also lacks the wahoo's blade-like tail fin. Its tail fin is more of a rounder, curved, and moderately forked shape.

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When it comes to taste, most anglers will tell you that the wahoo is the tastier fish of the two. 

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