A pelagic migratory tuna species found in temperate and tropical oceanic waters worldwide, characterized by elongated pectoral fins and silvery-white coloration.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Epipelagic marine environments, typically inhabiting open ocean zones between 10-20°C, ranging from surface waters to depths of 600 meters in Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Ecological Role
Significant predatory fish in marine ecosystems, playing crucial role in oceanic food webs and supporting commercial fisheries globally.
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, scaleless skin with metallic sheen, adapted for high-speed marine locomotion
LIMBS WINGSPowerful crescent-shaped tail fin, multiple dorsal and anal fins for hydrodynamic swimming
HEAD SENSORYLarge eyes, robust jaw structure with sharp teeth, advanced lateral line system for detecting marine prey movements
BODY STRUCTUREStreamlined, torpedo-shaped body with maximum length of 1.4 meters, weighing up to 60 kg. White to silvery-gray coloration with elongated, pointed pectoral fins.
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: User:Pvmoutside
