Bigeye tuna

Scientific name | Thunnus obesus |
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Family | Scombridae |
FAO code | BET |
General characteristics of the species
Bone migratory fish. Pectoral fins of moderate size. Blue in color, the bottom flanks are uniformly silver or crossed by punctuated rows arranged vertically. The belly is white. The first dorsal fin is black, the second dorsal and anal fin black. Pinules are black with a yellow streak. It can reach a total length of up to about 200 cm.
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Main fishing gear | Lines and hooks (jump and stick, troll and drift longline). |
Main ways of presenting the product | Packed in polyethylene boxes / pallets, or in crates / baskets. Fresh, on ice and frozen. |