Black Skipjack Tuna

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.