Fish Living Least Concern

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus

A large, fast-swimming tuna capable of crossing entire ocean basins.

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Overview

Atlantic bluefin tuna maintain elevated body temperatures in key muscles, supporting powerful sustained swimming. They migrate between feeding regions and spawning grounds.

Physical characteristics

Length100–300 cm

Weight30.0–680.0 kg

Typical lifespan40 years

DietCarnivore

Habitat & distribution

Habitats

Coastal OceanOpen Ocean

Range

Atlantic OceanMediterranean Sea

Video

A video showing the interaction between two ephyrae of Pelagia noctiluca at the time of catching Atlantic Bluefin tuna eggs used as prey under unstirred experimental conditions.Credit: Gordoa A, Acuna J, Farres R, Bacher K · CC BY 2.5Source ↗

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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Overview

Physical characteristics

Habitat & distribution

Habitats

Range

Video

Sounds

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