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Family Tunas
Scientific Family Scombridae
Scientific Name Acanthocybium solandri
Spanish Name Peto
ITIS# 172451
Tail shape Lunate
The back is iridescent bluish green; the sides silvery with 24 to 30 cobalt blue vertical bars which extend to below the lateral line.
Biology
An oceanic, or near surface species frequently solitary or forming small loose groups rather than compact schools. Feed on fishes and squids. Eggs and larvae are found in the open ocean (pelagic).
Appearance
Body Shape
Fusiform
Color
Main Color: Blue-silver
Other Color: white
Other Color: white
Common Body Shape
Torpedo-shaped
Pattern
Barred
Length
Avg Length: 68 inches (170 cm)
Max Length: 100 inches (250 cm)
Max Length: 100 inches (250 cm)
Maximum Weight
182.8 lbs (83000 g)
Specifications
Handling Concerns
Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Conservation Concerns
None
Range in USA
NJ-TX
Abundance
Less Common
