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Updated 11/22/2013
Family Scombridae
HAWAII
Thunnus obesus
BIGEYE TUNA
AHI PO'ONUI
Mebachi
Common in cooler subsurface waters of tropical &
subtropical seas worldwide except the Mediterranean. Important for
commercial fisheries its fatty red flesh is highly sought for sashimi or
canned as 'light tuna'. Body & head robust, belly with light
irregular blotches. Second dorsal & anal fins of large adults
short. Attains 11 years of age, 98 inches & 685 pounds. |
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