Thunnus albacares

Yellowfin Tuna

Până la 2.4 metri
6-8 ani
Aproape amenințat
Despre

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.

Dimensiune

Până la 2.4 metri

Greutate

Până la 200 kg

Durata de viață

6-8 ani

Statut

Aproape amenințat

Unde le găsești

Cele mai bune locații de scufundare

Sea Of Cortez, MexicBaja California Sur, MexicCabo San Lucas, MexicMaldiveCosta RicaGalápagos

Sfaturi de scufundare

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.

Cel mai bun sezon

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

Habitat

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

Dietă

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

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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