The skipjack tuna is a streamlined, fast-swimming fish commonly found in tropical and subtropical oceans. It has a torpedo-shaped body with dark horizontal stripes. Typically measuring up to 32 inches and weighing around 40 pounds, it feeds on smaller fish and invertebrates. Known for its schooling behavior, the skipjack tuna is a key species in commercial fisheries. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Skipjack tuna
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Skipjack tuna
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Skipjack tuna
Cabo San Lucas- the Sea of Cortez
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