Quick Facts
common name :
Yellowfin tuna
Scientific Name :
Thunnus albacares
local name :
Kelawalla
Group :
Temperate and Tropical Tunas
Average Size :
Maximum fork length is over 200 cm. All fish over 120 cm attain sexual maturity.
Diagnostic Features
Morphological characteristics Some large specimens have very long second dorsal and anal fins (20% of fork length) Moderately long pectoral fin which reaching beyond the second dorsal fin origin Color characteristics Body: Back metallic dark blue changing through yellow to silver on belly Belly: Frequently crossed by about 20 broken, nearly vertical lines Dorsal and anal fins, and dorsal and anal finlets: Bright yellow Finlets consists with a narrow black border
consumer Advice
Threat to Human
Stock Status
Stock Overfished
Lank Fish rating
IUCN Red List Status
