Albacore
Thunnus alalunga
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| Common
Names: |
Albacore,
albacore tuna, long fins, chickens, chicken of the
sea, white meat tuna. |
| Identifying
Characteristics: |
Most
recognizable and distinguishable feature is the extremely
elongated pectoral fins. Sleek and almost metallic
looking skin. Colors range from dark black, blue on
top. Sometimes a light tan or yellowish brown stripe
below the dark colored top. Color fading into silvery
metallic sides and belly.
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| Range
and Locations: |
The
Atlantic and Pacific albacores are believed to be
a single species found in tropical and sub tropical
waters around the world. Highly migratory.
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| Stats: |
3 1/2 feet and 70 pounds are upper end of
common sizes.
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| Market
Forms: |
Famous
for being canned as 'white meat' tuna. The only
tuna allowed to called white meat tuna. Sold fresh
and frozen fillets.
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| Closing
Remarks: |
Strong
fighters. Beautifully sleek fish. Off Southern California
highly sought after.
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