| Tuna
- Thunnus albacares Family Scombridae,
MACKERELS AND TUNAS
Pectoral fin moderately long, reaching point below begginging
of 2nd dorsal fin; 2nd dorsal fin and all finlets yellow;
no white rear edge on caudal fin; golden stripe on side; 2nd
dorsal and anal fins become much larger with age (to about
1/5 of total length); eye small; 26 to 35 gill rakers.
Similar fish: N/A
Where found: Offshore mostly
bluewater; in or near the Gulfstream.
Size: Common to 2.1 m (82 in.)
and 176 kg (367 lbs.).
Remarks: An important game fish,
reowned for its tremendous runs and shifts of direction; usually
not in schools; caught by trolling bait and artificial lures
on flatlines.
Florida record: N/A
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