Texas Gulf Coast Fishing

Blackfin Tuna

BLACKFIN TUNA - Thunnus atlanticus Family Scombridae, MACKERELS AND TUNAS

Description: pectoral fin moderately long, reaching point below beginning of 2nd dorsal fin; 2nd dorsal fin dusky; all finlets dusky, with white edges; dorsal finlets sometimes turn yellowish at base after death; a broad, brownish stripe along upper part fo side; eye large; 19 to 25 gill rakers (usually 21 to 23) on 1st arch.
Size: to 1 m (3.25 ft.) and 19 kg (42 lbs.).
Where found: near shore and offshore.