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BLACKFIN TUNA

Thunnus atlanticus

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BLACKFIN TUNA

Feed on small fishes, invertebrates and plankton

Appearance:
Second dorsal and anal fins are not elongated | Bronze stripe on sides | Second dorsal fin dusky and all finlets dark with white edges | The long pectoral fin nearly reaches below the beginning of the second dorsal fin

Size:
Up to 28 inches

Habitat:
Coastal to offshore waters