Albacore - Wikipedia
The albacore (Thunnus alalunga), known also as the longfin tuna, is a species of tuna of the order Scombriformes. It is found in temperate and tropical waters across the globe in the epipelagic and mesopelagic zones.
Albacore - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The albacore (Thunnus alalunga), known also as the longfin tuna, is a species of tuna of the order Scombriformes. It is found in temperate and tropical waters across the globe in the epipelagic and mesopelagic zones. There are six distinct stocks known globally in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea.
Albacore Tuna - American Oceans
Albacore tuna, also known as longfin tuna, is a highly valued fish for its mild flavor and firm texture. Learn about its appearance, biology, range, conservation, management, harvest, and consumption, and how to choose sustainable albacore tuna.
All About Albacore – What You Need To Know? (2024)
Albacore are sometimes called “longfin tuna” for their distinctive extra-long pectoral fins. They can get as big as 90 lbs or so but are commonly in the 25-50 lb range. They’ll eagerly snap at almost any silvery object in the water when in a feeding frenzy, even bare hooks, and once on the line put up a classic, powerful tuna fight.
North Atlantic Albacore Tuna - NOAA Fisheries
2024年9月6日 · Appearance. Albacore tuna are metallic, dark blue on the back with dusky to silvery white coloration along the sides of the belly. They have exceptionally long pectoral fins, which are nearly half the length of their bodies. The edge of the tail fin is white. Biology. Albacore grow relatively fast, up to more than 4 feet and 88 pounds.
Albacore Tuna | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Albacore tuna are one of the smaller and more commercially important tuna species, with a dark blue back and long pectoral fins. They are near threatened by overfishing and face other challenges in the ocean, but WWF works to protect them …
Albacore Tuna - Incredible Facts, Pictures - A-Z Animals
2024年5月27日 · The Albacore Tuna, or longfin tuna, is a large smooth-skinned pelagic fish that roams the open oceans in massive schools. As one of the main cornerstones of the world’s fishing industries, albacore stocks are carefully managed by governmental agencies to …
Albacore or longfin tuna (Thunnus alalunga) | adriaticnature
2017年12月8日 · Albacore or longfin tuna (Thunnus alalunga) was first described in 1788 by the French abbot and naturalist Pierre Joseph Bonnaterre (1752-1804). It is a pelagic schooling species. It inhabits the depths of up to 600 meters. The maximum recorded length is 140 cm, specimens up to 100 cm long are more common. The maximum weight is 60,3 kilograms.
Tuna, Albacore - SeafoodSource
2014年1月23日 · Albacore is best known as America’s highest-grade, “white meat” canned tuna. In fact, it’s the only tuna meat allowed to be labeled “white meat.” However, it has also developed a reputation out of the can in fresh and frozen markets. The albacore has a …
Albacore tuna | Australian Fisheries Management Authority
2023年2月15日 · Biology. Scientific name: Thunnus alalunga. Family: Scombridae. Other names: Bonito, langvin tuna, long-finned tuna. Description: Albacore tuna have torpedo-shaped bodies with dark metallic blue backs, and silver on the sides and belly. The first dorsal fin is dark yellow and the second dorsal fin is pale yellow.