Blackfin Tuna

Family Scombridae, MACKERELS AND TUNAS
Thunnus atlanticus

Description: pectoral fin moderately long, reaching point below beginning of 2nd dorsal fin; 2nd dorsal fin dusky; all finlets dusky, with white edges; dorsal finlets sometimes turn yellowish at base after death; a broad, brownish stripe along upper part fo side; eye large; 19 to 25 gill rakers (usually 21 to 23) on 1st arch.

Size: to 1 m (3.25 ft.) and 19 kg (42 lbs.).

Where found: near shore and offshore.

*The Florida records quoted are from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and are not necessarily the most current ones. The records are provided as only as a benchmark.