Thunnus albacares

Yellowfin Tuna

Bis zu 2.4 Meter
6-8 Jahre
Potenziell gefährdet
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Yellowfin Tuna

The yellowfin tuna is one of the ocean's most powerful and streamlined predators. Named for its vivid yellow dorsal and anal fins, this pelagic marvel can reach speeds of over 75 km/h, making it one of the fastest fish in the sea. Yellowfin tuna travel in large schools and are a spectacular sight during sardine runs and baitball events off Mexico's Pacific coast.

Größe

Bis zu 2.4 Meter

Gewicht

Bis zu 200 kg

Lebenserwartung

6-8 Jahre

Status

Potenziell gefährdet

Wo man sie findet

Beste Tauchorte

Sea Of Cortez, MexikoBaja Kalifornien Sur, MexikoCabo San Lucas, MexikoMaledivenCosta RicaGalápagos

Tauchtipps

Yellowfin tuna are fast and wary. The best encounters happen during baitball events and sardine runs, where they come close in feeding frenzies. Stay calm, move slowly, and avoid sudden movements. Freediving often yields closer encounters than scuba.

Beste Saison

June to November (Mexico), year-round in tropical waters

Lebensraum

Open ocean (pelagic), tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, often near seamounts and offshore banks

Ernährung

Small fish (sardines, anchovies, mackerel), squid, and crustaceans
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Fun Facts

1

Yellowfin tuna can swim at speeds exceeding 75 km/h

2

They must swim constantly to breathe, as they cannot pump water over their gills

3

Their body temperature is warmer than the surrounding water, giving them a metabolic advantage

4

A single yellowfin can eat up to 10% of its body weight per day

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