Image Bank - Fishes
Frigate Mackerel
Reference |
IB2675 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Mackerels/Tunas |
Common Name |
Frigate Mackerel |
Scientific Name |
Auxis thazard |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Frigate Mackerel belongs to the Thunnini, including the Tunas and Albacore.This group is unique in that its members are able to maintain a body temperature higher than that of the surrounding water. |
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