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tuna
Scientific Name: Consolea moniliformis
Family: Cactaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
About Tuna
Tuna are saltwater finfish belonging to the tribe Thunnini, a subgroup of the mackerel family (Scombridae). They are primarily found in the warmer oceans of the world.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Tribe: Thunnini
- Family: Scombridae (mackerel family)
Morphological Characteristics
- Tuna can grow to a large size, up to 700kg.
- They possess a specialized body shape, fins, and scales that enable some species to swim as fast as 43 miles per hour.
Distribution and Habitat
- Tuna are mainly found in the world's warmer oceans.
- Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) can be found in the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico and Central America.
Quirky Facts
- Researchers have discovered that tuna contains the mineral selenium in an unusual form called selenoneine.
- If fish were like cars, tuna would be the Ferraris of the ocean—sleek, powerful, and made for speed.
Additional Information
- The Tuna Research and Conservation Center (TRCC) is a research facility in Pacific Grove, CA, jointly owned and operated by Stanford University.
- MSC-labelled tuna can be found throughout the world; use the search function to find shops and restaurants selling sustainable tuna.