Fish Id: A Guide To East Coast Fishes

Albacore, Long fin Tuna 

Thunnus alalunga Very long, distinctive pectoral fins ending past second dorsal finlet Wedge shaped head. No yellow on fins except dorsal finlets. Anal finlets are silvery gray. This is the most valued of the tuna family, the white-meat fish.This picture poor, front dorsal is folded.

See Also:
Tuna bait.

Tuna ID Guide Page

Important! See Tuna Regulations


Playlist: SBT Site Mix - Tuna Videos (Bleeding, Filleting)
Description: A set of fishing videos related to prepping tuna for consumption

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