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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
The yellowfin tuna is a large, fast-swimming pelagic fish known for its metallic dark blue back, yellow sides, and long, bright yellow dorsal and anal fins. It is one of the most important commercial tuna species, highly valued for its firm, flavorful flesh used in sushi, sashim…
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- Unlike most fish, yellowfin tuna are warm-blooded, allowing them to maintain a higher body temperature and be more active predators.
- Yellowfin tuna can reach speeds of up to 75 km/h (47 mph) when swimming. Their body shape and retractable fins are highly adapted for fast, efficient movement through the water. Yellowfin are known to dive to depths of over 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) in search of prey.
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