Thunnus albacares

Yellowfin Tuna

Upp till 2.4 meter
6-8 år
Nära hotad
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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.

Storlek

Upp till 2.4 meter

Vikt

Upp till 200 kg

Livslängd

6-8 år

Status

Nära hotad

Var du hittar dem

Bästa dykplatser

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

Dyktips

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.

Bästa säsong

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

Livsmiljö

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

Föda

Small fish (sardines, anchovies, mackerel), squid, and crustaceans
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Roliga fakta

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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