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Aku

Katsuwonus pelamis

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Longueur maximale
110,0 cm
Poids maximum
34,5 kg
Plage de profondeur
0-260m
Famille

À propos

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
Plage de profondeur 0-260m

Habitat & Distribution

Pelagic

Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
0-260m
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Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive
Oui

Taxonomy

Ordre Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas)
Famille Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas)
Espèces Katsuwonus pelamis

Foire aux questions

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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