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Aku

Katsuwonus pelamis

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Maximale Länge
110,0 cm
Maximales Gewicht
34,5 kg
Tiefenbereich
0-260m
Familie

Über

The aku (Katsuwonus pelamis), also known as the skipjack tuna, is a large saltwater fish reaching up to 110 cm and 34.5 kg. It inhabits tropical and subtropical open ocean waters worldwide and is one of the most commercially important tuna species, known for its powerful schooling behavior and fast swimming.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 110,0 cm
Maximum Weight 34,5 kg
Tiefenbereich 0-260m

Habitat & Distribution

Pelagic

Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
0-260m
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Angelinformationen

Sportfisch
Ja

Taxonomy

Ordnung Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas)
Familie Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas)
Arten Katsuwonus pelamis

Häufig gestellte Fragen

How big does Aku get?
Aku can grow up to 110.0 cm long and weigh 34.5 kg.
Where is Aku found?
Pelagic
What family does Aku belong to?
Aku (Katsuwonus pelamis) belongs to the family Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas) in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).

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