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Southern bluefin tuna
Thunnus maccoyii
Family
Scombridae
Max Length
245.00000476837158 cm
Max Weight
260 kg
IUCN Status
EN
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
38
Overview
The southern bluefin tuna is a tuna of the family Scombridae found in open southern Hemisphere waters of all the world's oceans mainly between 30°S and 50°S, to nearly 60°S. At up to 2.5 metres and weighing up to 260 kilograms (570 lb), it is among the larger bony fishes.
Where to Find Southern bluefin tuna
Western Australia, Australia8 spotsSouth Australia, Australia8 spotsTasmania, Australia6 spotsVictoria, Australia4 spotsNew South Wales, Australia2 spotsBay of Plenty, New Zealand2 spotsPuntarenas, Costa Rica2 spotsAndaman and Nicobar Islands, India1 spotsNorthland, New Zealand1 spotsBali, Indonesia1 spots
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I catch Southern bluefin tuna?+
Southern bluefin tuna can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Western Australia, Australia; South Australia, Australia; Tasmania, Australia. WikiCatch lists 38 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Southern bluefin tuna get?+
Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) can reach up to 245.00000476837158 cm in length and 260 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is EN.
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