Fun Yellowfin Tuna Facts For Kids
Whether or not you have tasted it, you have probably heard about the tuna fish. Tuna sandwiches are among the most famous, actually.
But who knew that the delicious Tuna has a specific species which is almost 100 times bigger than regular tuna fish! The yellowfin tunas are among the largest tuna species of fish.
In Hawaii, these fish are known as Ahi. The gorgeous yellowfin tuna is torpedo-shaped, has a dark blue back, a silver belly, and anal fins and finlets are bright yellow-colored. In most species, the dorsal and anal fins are of the same color.
However, in some of the specimens, the dorsal and anal fins can be of silver color with yellow edges. Many fishing-related advertisements target the yellowfin tuna species due to their unusual and beautiful color combination.
The yellowfin tuna species, unlike the bigeye tuna species, are considered to be highly migratory. They are found across three oceans. To learn more yellowfin tuna facts, keep on reading.
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