The yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) is a species of tuna found in pelagic waters of tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Yellowfin Tuna 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 atlanticus
- Thunnus orientalis
- Thunnus alalunga
- Coryphaena hippurus
- Euthynnus alletteratus
- Seriola dorsalis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Scombriformes
- Family
- Scombridae
- Genus
- Thunnus
- Species
- Thunnus albacares
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