Albacore
Thunnus alalunga
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–600 m
- Max size: 1.4 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long finned tuna of the open ocean, the albacore roams from the surface to several hundred metres and gathers along thermal fronts in cool water. It schools, sometimes mixing with skipjack and yellowfin, and is one of the most heavily fished tunas in the sea.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Scombridae › Thunnus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127026.
FAQ
- How deep does the Albacore live?
- The Albacore (Thunnus alalunga) is typically found at 0–600 m.
- Is the Albacore dangerous to divers?
- The Albacore is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Albacore get?
- The Albacore grows to about 1.4 m.