Bluefin Tuna

Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Least Concern
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DESCRIPTION

The Bluefin Tuna keeps its core muscles warm with built‑in heat exchangers, letting it chase prey in chilly seas without slowing down. It can fold its fins into body grooves to slice through the water, then pop them back out like air brakes to turn on a dime.

Max Length 3 m
Max Weight 679 kg
Lifespan 15 - 40 years
Habitat Coastal zone, deep water, and open water
Depth Range 0 - 1000 m
Diet Carnivore
Activity Variable
Social Behavior Schooling

Destinations to spot Bluefin Tuna

SIGHTING PROBABILITY
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Where Bluefin Tuna has been recorded

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Bluefin Tuna

Where can you see the Bluefin Tuna?

The Bluefin Tuna can be seen at Balearic Islands (Spain).

How big does the Bluefin Tuna get?

The Bluefin Tuna can reach up to 3 m in length and 679 kg in weight.

What habitat does the Bluefin Tuna live in?

The Bluefin Tuna is found in these habitats: coastal zone, deep water, and open water.

How deep does the Bluefin Tuna live?

The Bluefin Tuna lives from the surface down to 1000 m.

What does the Bluefin Tuna eat?

Feeds on other animals, from fish to crustaceans or molluscs depending on the species.

When is the Bluefin Tuna most active?

Its rhythm shifts with the season, the tide or the region, so the same species may be active by day in one place and by night in another.

How long does the Bluefin Tuna live?

The Bluefin Tuna lives 15 to 40 years.

What is the conservation status of the Bluefin Tuna?

The Bluefin Tuna is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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