Quick Facts
common name :
Frigate tuna
Scientific Name :
Auxis thazard
local name :
Alagoduwa
Group :
Neritic Tunas and Mackerels (Seerfishes)
Average Size :
Maximum fork length from driftnet records in the Indian Ocean is 51 cm, but off Sri Lanka it is 58 cm; the common size in catches ranges between 25 and 40 cm
Diagnostic Features
Morphological characteristics Pectoral fins are very short Pattern of 15 or more narrow, oblique to nearly horizontal, dark wavy lines in the scale less area above lateral line
consumer Advice
Threat to Human
Stock Status
Stock Not Overfished
Lank Fish rating
IUCN Red List Status
