Thunnus atlanticus (Lesson, 1831)
Albacore
Species recognized by FishBase
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General Description
Biology
Source and Additional Information
Found in oceanic waters, sometimes not far from the coast (Ref. 13628). Forms large mixed schools with the skipjack tuna. Its spawning grounds are located well offshore. Preys on surface and deep-sea fishes, squids, amphipods, shrimps, crabs and stomatopods and decapod larvae. The largest fishery for blackfin tuna operates off the southeastern coast of Cuba and uses live-bait and pole. Utilized fresh, dried or salted, canned and frozen (Ref. 9987).
References
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Collette, B.B. and C.E. Nauen 1983 FAO species catalogue. Vol. 2. Scombrids of the world. An annotated and illustrated catalogue of tunas, mackerels, bonitos and related species known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(2). 137 p. (Ref. 168)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=168&speccode=89
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"Thunnus atlanticus (Lesson, 1831)". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/223944". Accessed
21 Mar 2010.
