FishincSpecies catalog
Pacific bluefin tuna
Thunnus orientalis
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) belongs to the family Scombridae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Thunnus orientalis |
|---|---|
| Family | Scombridae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Tunas, Predators |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | US and Canada saltwater |
Identifying features
- Large torpedo tuna
- Very short pectoral fins
- First dorsal fin yellow to blue-grey
- Yellow finlets edged in black
- Dark metallic blue back, silvery belly with pale vertical spots and lines
- Crescent tail
Pacific bluefin tuna in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Pazifischer Blauflossenthun, Nordpazifischer Blauflossen-Thunfisch |
| French | Thon Bleu du Pacifique, Thon Rouge, Thon rouge du Pacifique |
| Spanish | Atún Aleta Azul del Pacífico, Atún Cimarrón |
| Dutch | Pacifička plavoperajna tuna |
| Finnish | Idäntonnikala |
| Croatian | Pacifička plavoperajna tuna |
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