Abstract

The confirmed occurrence of the wahoo Acanthocybium solandri has been reported from the marine waters of Libya. Two specimens were caught with a trammel net at a depth of 15 m off the coast of Talamitha in February 2025. The previous record of A. solandri originated from an indeterminate locality along the Libyan coast, lacking both descriptive data and photographic documentation. In this regard, this report aims to present the captured A. solandri specimens in Libyan waters with specified geographic location for the first time.

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