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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Least Concern ↑

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

40 years

Length

2.5 m

Weight

250.0 kg

Trend

↑ Increasing

About

El atún rojo del Atlántico (Thunnus thynnus) es uno de los peces más grandes, más rápidos y de mayor valor económico del mundo, con individuos que pueden superar los 600 kilogramos. Su estado de conservación es en peligro (EN) y sus poblaciones silvestres han disminuido drásticamente por la sobrepesca, habiéndose llegado a subastar un solo ejemplar de calidad por más de tres millones de dólares en Japón.

Fun Facts

✨ They can swim at 70 km/h.
✨ They maintain a body temperature higher than the surrounding water.
✨ They can cross the Atlantic in under 60 days.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🐚 Marine Neritic

Distributed across Italy, Japan, Morocco, Spain, and United States.

🇲🇦 Morocco 🇯🇵 Japan 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

↑ Increasing

Full Taxonomy

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fish)

Order

Perciformes (Perch-like Fish)

Family

Scombridae (Tunas & Mackerels)

Genus

Thunnus (Tunas)

Species

Thunnus thynnus (Atlantic Bluefin Tuna)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna?

The scientific name of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is Thunnus thynnus. It belongs to the genus Thunnus.

What is the conservation status of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna?

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is increasing.

Where does Atlantic Bluefin Tuna live?

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is found in Distributed across Italy, Japan, Morocco, Spain, and United States.. Countries include Italy, Japan, Morocco, Spain, United States.

What family does Atlantic Bluefin Tuna belong to?

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) belongs to the genus Thunnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scombridae.

What does Atlantic Bluefin Tuna eat?

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Atlantic Bluefin Tuna live?

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna has an average lifespan of approximately 40 years in the wild.

Is Atlantic Bluefin Tuna endangered?

No, Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Atlantic Bluefin Tuna belong to?

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).