Yellowfin Tuna
OrderScombriformes
FamilyScombridae
HabitatOpen Ocean
RangeTropical waters
Max Length200 cm
Max Weight200 kg
DietCarnivore
About the Yellowfin Tuna
Can swim at 75 km/h. Their yellow dorsal and anal fins can be exceptionally long. Warm-blooded like bluefin. Form schools with other tuna species and dolphins. Heart rate drops dramatically during deep dives. Prized for sashimi.
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