Tuna
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Tuna
Thunnus
Tunas are fast-swimming fish found in oceans around the world. They have sleek bodies and are known for their speed and agility in the water.
Habitat: Marine
Appearance
The Tuna has a sleek, torpedo-shaped body with metallic blue-black on its back and silvery-white sides. Its distinctive crescent-shaped tail fin, along with small finlets trailing its dorsal fin, are key for fast, efficient movement through water.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderPerciformesFamilyScombridaeGenusThunnus
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Some tuna can dive deeper than a skyscraper is tall!
Tuna hatch from tiny eggs so small you can barely see them!
Tuna migrate across entire oceans, making them true global travelers!
Tunas never stop swimming, even when they are sleeping!
Special abilities
Ability
Warm Blooded Hunter
Tuna can keep their body warm because of special blood vessels that help them hunt in cold ocean depths.
Ability
Speed Demon
Tuna has a sleek, torpedo-shaped body that helps them slice through water incredibly fast to chase down prey.
Ability
Endurance Swimmer
Tuna can migrate thousands of miles because of their efficient oxygen use and constant swimming motion.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 50-350 cm
- Weight
- 10-680 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-40 years
- Swim Speed
- 70 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 500 m
- Water Type
- Saltwater
Diet & Feeding
Tunas are swift hunters that eat smaller fish, squid, and crustaceans in the open ocean.
Age differences: Young tuna eat smaller plankton and tiny fish, switching to larger prey as they grow.
Primary Foods
- Mackerel
- Sardines
- Squid
- Crustaceans
- Lanternfish
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
eaten by
Orca
Orcinus orca
Large orcas hunt adult tuna.
hunts
Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
Tuna are important predators of mackerel schools.
eaten by
Humans
Homo sapiens
Humans fish tuna globally for food.
depends on
Copepod
Calanus finmarchicus
Young tuna feed on copepods and other zooplankton.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Thermoregulating
Thermoregulating organisms maintain a stable internal body temperature despite fluctuations in the external environment.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Also known as
Albacore TunaSkipjack TunaYellowfin Tuna
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
When near tunas, always observe from a safe distance and avoid touching them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Tuna?
50-350 cm
How much does Tuna weigh?
10-680 kg
How long does Tuna live?
15-40 years
What does Tuna eat?
Tunas are swift hunters that eat smaller fish, squid, and crustaceans in the open ocean.
How fast can Tuna swim?
70 km/h
Where is Tuna usually found?
Marine
How does Tuna hunt?
Pursuit
How deep can Tuna go?
500 m
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