Thon rouge de l'Atlantique

Thunnus thynnus

Least Concern Saltwater

Longueur maximale

458,0 cm

Poids maximum

680,0 kg

Couleur

Dark metallic blue-black back with …

Plage de profondeur

0-985m

Famille

Scombridae

Catégorie

Sport Fish

À propos

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
Plage de profondeur	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.

Type d'eau

Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

0-985m

Aire de répartition

Pays

🇮🇹 Italy

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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Thon rouge de l'Atlantique is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

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.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Cote de combativité

10/5

Appât recommandé

live bait, trolling lures, chunk bait

Taxonomy

Ordre	Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas)
Famille	Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas)
Espèces	Thunnus thynnus

Names in Other Languages

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

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Thon rouge de l'Atlantique?

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 Thon rouge de l'Atlantique get?

Thon rouge de l'Atlantique can grow up to 458.0 cm long and weigh 680.0 kg.

Where is Thon rouge de l'Atlantique 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 Thon rouge de l'Atlantique endangered?

The conservation status of Thon rouge de l'Atlantique is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Thon rouge de l'Atlantique belong to?

Thon rouge de l'Atlantique (Thunnus thynnus) belongs to the family Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas) in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).