Quick Facts
common name :
Kawakawa
Scientific Name :
Euthynnus affinis
local name :
Attawalla/Mackerel tuna
Group :
Neritic Tunas and Mackerels (Seerfishes)
Average Size :
Maximum fork length is about 100 cm and weight about 13.6 kg, common to 60 cm.
Diagnostic Features
Morphological characteristics Anal fin rays: 13 or 14 Dorsal makings of the fish composed of broken oblique stripes 2 to 5 black spots over their ventral fin Color characteristics Sides of the fish body: Silvery white with clear body
consumer Advice
Threat to Human
Stock Status
Stock Not Overfished
Lank Fish rating
IUCN Red List Status
