Thunnus albacares

Yellowfin Tuna

Hasta 2.4 metros
6-8 años
Casi amenazado
Sobre

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.

Tamaño

Hasta 2.4 metros

Peso

Hasta 200 kg

Esperanza de vida

6-8 años

Estado

Casi amenazado

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Mejores ubicaciones de buceo

Sea Of Cortez, MéxicoBaja California Sur, MéxicoCabo San Lucas, MéxicoMaldivasCosta RicaGalápagos

Consejos de buceo

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.

Mejor temporada

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

Hábitat

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

Alimentación

Small fish (sardines, anchovies, mackerel), squid, and crustaceans
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Datos curiosos

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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