Tuna is a cosmopolitan pelagic fish found in warm temperate tropical waters.
It is also known as Victor fish, Skipjack, Ocean bonito, Aku, Mushmut, Arctic bonito and binomial name Katsuwonus pelamis. This is a medium sized perch from the Scombridae tuna family.
Skipjack tuna are widespread and play an important role in commercial fishing throughout their range. It is considered relatively plentiful, although it is actively harvested.
It is classified as “Least concern”. But there may be signs of overfishing and uncertainty in population size estimates and trends in some areas. However, for more information on this type of fish, read below.
Skipjack Characteristics
The skipjack is a medium-sized fish with a dark purplish-blue back and silver undersides and belly.
Their body is fusiform, elongated and rounded. Their body is scaleless except for the corset and lateral line.
The average length of the skipjack body is about 80 cm, the maximum length is 1 meter.
Their average live weight is between 8 and 10 kg, and the maximum recorded body weight is 34.5 kg. Photos and information from Wikipedia.
Diet
Skipjack tuna feed on fish, molluscs, cephalopods and crustaceans.
reproduction
Skipjack tuna is part of the party. Spawning generally occurs throughout the year in equatorial waters, but becomes more seasonal as you move away from the equator.
The total number of eggs varies depending on the size of the females. They can lay between 80,000 and 2 million eggs, and their eggs are released in several batches. Eggs and larvae are pelagic.
Advantages
Tuna is mainly used as food.
Special Notes
Tuna is a very important species of fish. They are generally sold fresh, frozen, canned, salted, smoked and dried. It is widely used in Japanese cuisine.
Countries with large catches are France, Spain, Maldives, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
Skipjack shows a strong schooling tendency in surface waters. It is an important prey species for large pelagic fish and sharks.
The average lifespan of this fish is 8 to 12 years. However, check out the full breed profile of this fish in the table below.
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| Last name | Skipjack tuna |
| Kingdom | animal |
| phylum | chords |
| To classify | Actinopterygia |
| order | Periforms |
| A family | mackerels |
| Gender | Katsuvonus |
| see | K. pelamis |
| Binomial name | Katsuwonus pelamis |
| Other names | Also known as Victor fish, skipjack tuna, sea bonito, acu, loquat and arctic bonito. |
| Purpose of the breed | Food |
| Special Notes | Very important fish species which are used mainly for food, widely used in Japanese cuisine, sold fresh, canned, frozen, salted, dried and smoked, show a strong tendency to accumulate in surface waters, being an important prey item for large pelagic fish and sharks. , 8-12 years life expectancy |
| The weight | Usually 8-10 kg, with a maximum recorded body weight of 34.5 kg. |
| Breeding method | Natural |
| climatic tolerance | native climate |
| skin color | The back is a deep purplish blue, while the underside and belly are silvery in color. |
| scarcity | general |
| Availablity | in the world |
