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Dogtooth Tuna — printable fact sheet
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
The Dogtooth Tuna is a large, predatory fish inhabiting tropical and subtropical reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. Recognized for its streamlined body, large canine-like teeth, and metallic blue-green coloration, it is a powerful swimmer and a formidable hunter. Dogtooth Tunas c…
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- Despite being called 'tuna,' Dogtooth Tuna are not considered true tunas in the genus Thunnus and belong instead to the genus Gymnosarda.
- Dogtooth Tuna can reach speeds up to 80 km/h when hunting prey. Unlike most tunas, they lack swim bladders, making them less buoyant but highly agile. Their canine-like teeth are specially adapted for gripping and tearing into slippery prey such as squid and fish.
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