The Bigeye tuna is a large, fast-swimming fish found in warm oceanic waters worldwide. It has a robust, streamlined body with metallic blue backs and silver sides. Typically reaching lengths of 60-98 inches and weighing up to 400 pounds, it feeds on fish, squid, and crustaceans. Known for its migratory behavior, it often forms schools with other tuna species. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Bigeye tuna
length · weight
Bigeye tuna
20 in · 12 lb
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Northern Beaches coastal waters
length · weight
Bigeye tuna
71 in · 287 lb


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