Euthynnus is a genus of ray-finned bony fish in the family Scombridae, or mackerel family, and in the tribe Thunnini, more commonly known as the tunas. Species in the genus Euthynnus are also known as "little tunas," and are found in subtropical oceans worldwide. They are known for their dark red meat and strong taste compared to larger tunas.

Species

Species of the genus Euthynnus
Common nameScientific nameMaximum lengthCommon lengthMaximum weightMaximum ageTrophic levelSourceIUCN status
Mackerel tuna, kawakawaE. affinis(Cantor, 1849)110cm 3.6ft60cm 2.0ft15kg 33lb6 years4.50Least concern
Little tunny, false albacore, bonitaE. alletteratus(Rafinesque, 1810)122cm 4.0ft80cm 2.6ft16.5kg 36lb10 years4.13Least concern
Black skipjack tunaE. lineatus(Kishinouye, 1920)92cm 3.0ft60cm 2.0ft11.8kg 26lb3.83Least concern

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