Euthynnus is a genus of ray-finned bony fish in the family Scombridae, or mackerel family, and in the tribe Thunnini, more commonly known as the tunas. Species in the genus Euthynnus are also known as "little tunas," and are found in subtropical oceans worldwide. They are known for their dark red meat and strong taste compared to larger tunas.
Species
| Species of the genus Euthynnus | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common name | Scientific name | Maximum length |
Common length |
Maximum weight |
Maximum age |
Trophic level |
Source | IUCN status |
| Mackerel tuna, kawakawa |
E. affinis (Cantor, 1849) | 110 cm 3.6 ft |
60 cm 2.0 ft |
15 kg 33 lb |
6 years | 4.50 | [1][2][3] |  Least concern[2]
|
| Little tunny, false albacore, bonita | E. alletteratus(Rafinesque, 1810) | 122 cm 4.0 ft |
80 cm 2.6 ft |
16.5 kg 36 lb |
10 years | 4.13 | [4] | Least concern[5]
|
| Black skipjack tuna | E. lineatus(Kishinouye, 1920) | 92 cm 3.0 ft |
60 cm 2.0 ft |
11.8 kg 26 lb |
3.83 | [6][7][8] | Least concern[7]
| |
See also
References
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Euthynnus affinis". FishBase. January 2012 version.
- ^ a b Collette, B.; Chang, S.-K.; Fox, W.; Juan Jorda, M.; Miyabe, N.; Nelson, R.; Uozumi, Y. (2011). "Euthynnus affinis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T170336A6753804. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T170336A6753804.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Hawaii State Records - List". www.hawaiifishingnews.com. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Euthynnus alletteratus". FishBase. January 2012 version.
- ^ Collette, B.; Amorim, A.F.; Boustany, A.; Carpenter, K.E.; de Oliveira Leite Jr.; N.; Di Natale, A.; Fox, W.; Fredou, F.L.; Graves, J.; Viera Hazin, F.H.; Juan Jorda, M.; Kada, O.; Minte Vera, C.; Miyabe, N.; Nelson, R.; Oxenford, H.; Teixeira Lessa, R.P.; Pires Ferreira Travassos, P.E. (2011). "Euthynnus alletteratus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T170345A6759394. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T170345A6759394.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Euthynnus lineatus". FishBase. January 2012 version.
- ^ a b Collette, B.; Acero, A.; Canales Ramirez, C.; Cardenas, G.; Carpenter, K.E.; Di Natale, A.; Guzman-Mora, A.; Montano Cruz, R.; Nelson, R.; Schaefer, K.; Serra, R.; Yanez, E. (2011). "Euthynnus lineatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T170320A6747016. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T170320A6747016.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Black Skipjack | Mexican Fish.com". Retrieved 2025-02-21.
External links
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