Thunnus albacares

Open-sea hunters

  • Yellowfin tuna
  • Gelbflossen-Thunfisch
  • Geelvintonijn
  • Thon jaune
  • Rabil

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 250 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is migrating
  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 280 cm
  • Maximum age known : 9 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - -

Relationship with humans

  • The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
  • The species is classified asVulnerable