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Common names:
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Ono (Hawaii), Jack Mackerel, Peto,
Pacific Kingfish
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Maximum weight:
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200 lbs
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I.G.F.A. record:
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158 lbs
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Identifying features:
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Dorsal spines (total): 23-27; Dorsal
softrays (total): 12-16; Anal spines:
0-0; Anal soft-rays: 12-14; Vertebrae:
62-64. Mouth large with strong,
triangular, compressed and finely
serrate teeth. Snout about as long as
the rest of head. Posterior part of
maxilla completely concealed under
preorbital bone. Gill rakers absent.
Interpelvic process small and bifid.
Swimbladder present. Body covered with
small scales. No anterior corselet
developed. The back is iridescent bluish
green; the sides silvery with 24 to 30
cobalt blue vertical bars which extend
to below the lateral line.
The back is electric blue while belly is
silver white. The flanks are covered in
wavy lines. Unlike other gamefish, the
upper jaw moves and has 45-64 teeth.
Lower jaw has 32-50 teeth.
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Temperature range:
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70°F to 86°F
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Typical location:
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An oceanic, epipelagic species
frequently solitary or forming small
loose aggregations rather than compact
schools. Feeds on fishes and squids.
Generally found along current lines and
temperature changes in the open ocean.
Floating debris and bait schools are
also likely to be hot spots for the
species.
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Fighting characteristics:
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Possibly the quickest fish in the ocean
that will test tackle to the utmost.
Reel drags should be silky smooth due to
the speed of the fish. Sometimes jumps
but generally this species will make
quick surface runs.
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