Pelagic

Yellowfin Tuna

Thunnus albacares
LC· Least concernCautionPelagic

A sleek, high-speed ocean wanderer with brilliant yellow finlets running down its tail and long sickle-shaped fins. Encountered in the open blue off offshore reefs, it streaks past in fast-moving schools that scatter clouds of baitfish.

Size (typical)
1.00–2.00 mm
Depth range
5–50 m
IUCN status
LC
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Diver safety
Maintain distance · do not advance.

Where to see it

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Verified sightings · last 12 months

Sighting history

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