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Skipjack tuna

Katsuwonus pelamis

Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis)Common
Fishcarnivore

The stripy, also known as skipjack tuna, is a sleek ocean fish that thrives in warm waters around the globe. It’s the sole member of its genus, Katsuwonus, and a key catch for fisheries worldwide. These fish are built for speed, darting through tropical and temperate seas.

  • Grows up to 1.1 meters long.
  • Found in tropical and warm-temperate oceans.
  • The only species in its genus, Katsuwonus.
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Katsuwonus pelamis
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
Worldwide
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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