An illustration of a Mackerel Tuna with a pattern of broken diagonal lines on the upper sides and dark spots above the pelvic fin.
An illustration of a Mackerel Tuna with a pattern of broken diagonal lines on the upper sides and dark spots above the pelvic fin.
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Mackerel Tuna,Euthynnus affinis

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Description

Reference

IB2681

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Mackerels/Tunas

Common Name

Mackerel Tuna

Scientific Name

Euthynnus affinis

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

Mackerel Tuna can be recognised by the pattern of broken diagonal lines on the upper sides and two or five dark spots above the pelvic fin. It is a fast-swimming pelagic species that feeds on fishes, Shrimps and Cephalopods. It is preyed upon by Marlins and Sharks.
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