Description

Also known as Atlantic Black Skipjack, Atlantic Little Tuna, Atlantic Little Tunny, Black Skipjack, False Albacore, Fat Albert, Little Tuna, Spotted Bonito.

Found in schools, close to inshore waters, near the edge of the continental shelf.
They feed on crustaceans, small fish, pelagic invertebrates, squid, and virtually anything within its range.
Length - 122cm
Depth - 1-150m
Widespread Atlantic Ocean, Black Sea, Caribbean, Mediterranean

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/97