Little Tunny
Euthynnus alletteratus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–150 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A fast schooling tuna relative of inshore waters, the little tunny eats almost anything it meets, from crustaceans and squid to herring like fishes. Fishermen off Tunisia and Morocco trap it in elaborate net systems, and circling seabirds often mark its schools.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Scombridae › Euthynnus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127017.
FAQ
- How deep does the Little Tunny live?
- The Little Tunny (Euthynnus alletteratus) is typically found at 1–150 m.
- Is the Little Tunny dangerous to divers?
- The Little Tunny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Little Tunny get?
- The Little Tunny grows to about 1.2 m.