Thunnus albacares

Yellowfin Tuna

Até 2.4 metros
6-8 anos
Quase ameaçado
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.

Tamanho

Até 2.4 metros

Peso

Até 200 kg

Expectativa de vida

6-8 anos

Estado

Quase ameaçado

Onde encontrá-los

Melhores locais de mergulho

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

Dicas de mergulho

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.

Melhor época

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

Habitat

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

Alimentação

Small fish (sardines, anchovies, mackerel), squid, and crustaceans
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Curiosidades

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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