Scientific illustration of a Black Skipjack Tuna on white background and side view.Its cylindrical body mainly blue with horizontal stripes on its back.
Scientific illustration of a Black Skipjack Tuna on white background and side view.Its cylindrical body mainly blue with horizontal stripes on its back.
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Black Skipjack Tuna,Euthynnus lineatus

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Description

Reference

IB2667

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Mackerels/Tunas

Common Name

Black Skipjack Tuna

Scientific Name

Euthynnus lineatus

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

Skipjack tunas have torpedo-shaped bodies with dark blue or purple backs and silver on the lower sides and belly.

Prey: crustaceans, fish and squids.
Predators: larger fish such as Yellowfin Tunas and Billfish.
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