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Aku

Katsuwonus pelamis

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Longitud Máxima
110,0 cm
Peso Máximo
34,5 kg
Rango de Profundidad
0-260m
Familia

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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
Rango de Profundidad 0-260m

Habitat & Distribution

Pelagic

Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-260m
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Información de Pesca

Pez de Pesca Deportiva

Taxonomy

Orden Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas)
Familia Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas)
Especies Katsuwonus pelamis

Preguntas Frecuentes

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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