Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Least Concern Saltwater

Max Length

458.0 cm

Max Weight

680.0 kg

Color

Dark metallic blue-black back with …

Depth Range

0-985m

Family

Scombridae

About

The Atlantic bluefin tuna is one of the largest bony fish, capable of crossing the Atlantic in under 60 days. A single specimen has sold for over $3 million at Tokyo's fish market. It can maintain a body temperature above the surrounding water.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	458.0 cm
Maximum Weight	680.0 kg
Depth Range	0-985m

Coloration

Dark metallic blue-black back with a bright silvery-white lower belly; upper flanks show iridescent blue and green tones; short yellow finlets have black margins; second dorsal and pectoral fins dark.

Habitat & Distribution

Open ocean in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Black Sea. Highly migratory, ranging from temperate to subtropical surface waters (0-100m, optimum 15-25°C). Aggregates seasonally to feed on herring and mackerel.

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

0-985m

Geographic Range

Countries

🇮🇹 Italy

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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Edibility & Culinary

Taste

The pinnacle of raw fish dining — intensely rich, fatty tuna-o-toro with deep red color and buttery, umami-forward flavor. Commands the highest prices globally in Japanese sushi markets.

Fishing Information

Game Fish

Yes

Fight Rating

10/5

Recommended Bait

live bait, trolling lures, chunk bait

Taxonomy

Order	Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas)
Family	Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas)
Species	Thunnus thynnus

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Thon rouge de l'Atlantique
Spanish	Atún rojo del Atlántico

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat Atlantic Bluefin Tuna?

The pinnacle of raw fish dining — intensely rich, fatty tuna-o-toro with deep red color and buttery, umami-forward flavor. Commands the highest prices globally in Japanese sushi markets.

How big does Atlantic Bluefin Tuna get?

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna can grow up to 458.0 cm long and weigh 680.0 kg.

Where is Atlantic Bluefin Tuna found?

North Atlantic Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean north to Norway and Iceland, including the Mediterranean and Black seas. Two spawning populations: western Atlantic (Gulf of Mexico) and eastern Atlantic (Mediterranean). Open ocean in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Black Sea. Highly migratory, ranging from temperate to subtropical surface waters (0-100m, optimum 15-25°C). Aggregates seasonally to feed on herring and

Is Atlantic Bluefin Tuna endangered?

The conservation status of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Atlantic Bluefin Tuna belong to?

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) belongs to the family Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas) in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).