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Yellowfin tuna

Thunnus albacares

The Yellowfin tuna occurs mostly offshore and occasionally around seamounts.

Conservation Status

Although not red listed by the IUCN for the North Atlantic, there is some concern as to the status of this species. Locally caught yellowfin tuna have been allocated a minimum commercial size of 10 kg.

Principal fishing methods

Handline

Biology

The maximum reported size for this species is 210 cm (170 kg) and has a maximum reported age of 8 years.

Seasonality

Between April and October

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