Black Skipjack
Euthynnus lineatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 84 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A fast tuna relative of warm coastal and offshore water, the black skipjack rarely strays where the surface drops below about twenty three degrees. It hunts near the surface and forms mixed schools with yellowfin and skipjack tuna, reaching about eighty four centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Scombridae › Euthynnus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273806.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Skipjack live?
- The Black Skipjack (Euthynnus lineatus) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Black Skipjack dangerous to divers?
- The Black Skipjack is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Skipjack get?
- The Black Skipjack grows to about 84 cm.