Thunnus alalunga (Germon tuna)

Hydrodynamic shape. Caudal fin in scissors.

The Alalunga tuna is a sea fish that belongs to the scombridae family. It is a large fish which can reach a length of 2.5 meters and a weight of 300 kilograms. It has a tapered shape, with a wide head and a short muzzle. Its skin is smooth and covered with tiny scales, and its color varies from dark blue on the top with silver on the sides and belly.

The Alalunga tuna is a migratory fish that can travel long distances in the oceans. It feeds mainly on fish and cephalopods, which he hunts using his speed and agility to capture them. The Alalunga tuna can reach impressive speeds during its prosecution, and it is considered one of the fastest predators in the ocean.

The Alalunga tuna is also appreciated for its delicate and tasty flesh, which is often consumed in sushi or carpaccio. The commercial fishery of the Alalunga tuna is very active, although efforts are made to manage the populations in a sustainable manner in order to preserve this species. Alalunga tuna is considered an emblematic fish in many coastal regions, and it is often associated with wealth and prosperity.

Not visual.

Unknown in aquarium.