Description

Also known as Albacore, Atlantic Blackfin Tuna, Deep-bodied Tunny.

Found in large schools, mixed with skipjack tuna's, in oceanic waters often close to the coast.
They feed on crustaceans and their larvae, deep sea fish and squid.
Length - 108cm
Depth - 0-50m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean

Scombridae are some of the fastest swimmers in the ocean with their streamlined bodies and retractable fins cruising the open seas of the world for their food.
Tunas and Mackerels form the basis of the worlds largest fishing industry. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Thunnus-atlanticus.html