Albacore

The albacore (Thunnus alalunga), known also as the albicore or longfin tuna, is a species of tuna of the order Scombriformes. It lives in temperate and tropical waters across the globe in the epipelagic and mesopelagic zones. There are six distinct stocks known globally in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans, as well as in the Mediterranean Sea. The albacore has an elongate, fusiform body with a conical snout, large eyes, and remarkably long pectoral fins. Its body is a deep blue dorsally and shades of silvery white ventrally. Individuals can reach up to 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in) in length.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Albacore being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Thunnus orientalis
• Thunnus atlanticus
• Katsuwonus pelamis
• Euthynnus alletteratus
• Euthynnus affinis
• Thunnus albacares

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Scombriformes

Family

Scombridae

Genus

Thunnus

Species

Thunnus alalunga

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