Great Fishes of the Eastern Pacific
Yellowfin tuna: The tuna biology The yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) is one of the largest tuna species, reaching weights over 180 kg (400 lb) and full lengths of more than 2 m (6.5 ft). They live in pelagic waters, in the tropical and subtropical oceans of the planet. Their body colour goes from a very dark metallic…