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Created 9/14/2025

Family Tonnidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Tonna canaliculata



Oahu, Hawaii

CHANNELED TUN

Very rare in Hawaii, a few hermit crabbed shells have been trapped deeper than 75 feet.  Attains 5.7 inches, 145 mm.  East Africa to Japan, Hawaii, and Tonga.