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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Least Concern Saltwater
अधिकतम लंबाई
458.0 cm
अधिकतम वजन
680.0 kg
रंग
Dark metallic blue-black back with …
गहराई सीमा
0-985m
कुल
श्रेणी
Sport Fish

परिचय

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
गहराई सीमा 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.

जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
0-985m

भौगोलिक वितरण

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).

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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).

खाद्यता और पाककला

स्वाद
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.

मछली पकड़ने की जानकारी

खेल मछली
हाँ
संघर्ष रेटिंग
10/5
अनुशंसित चारा
live bait, trolling lures, chunk bait

Taxonomy

गण Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas)
कुल Scombridae (Mackerels and tunas)
प्रजातियाँ Thunnus thynnus

Names in Other Languages

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

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

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).

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