Slender Tuna
Allothunnus fallai
- Group: Tuna
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 1.1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Unusual among tunas, the slender tuna feeds chiefly on krill in cool southern seas and sometimes gathers in schools. Its flesh is pale and very oily, paler than most true tunas, yet cooks up well and reaches the market mostly fresh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Scombridae › Allothunnus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219707.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Tuna live?
- The Slender Tuna (Allothunnus fallai) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Slender Tuna dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Tuna is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Tuna get?
- The Slender Tuna grows to about 1.1 m.