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Family Scombridae
HAWAII
Katsuwonus pelamis
SKIPJACK TUNA
AKU
Katsuo
Common in surface waters of tropical & warm
temperate seas worldwide. Important for commercial fisheries, its
dark red flesh is sold as canned tuna. Body fusiform, belly with
four or five dark stripes. Attains 12 years of age, 43 inches
& 76 pounds. |
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