Albacore
This is a Yellow Fin Tuna about 45 inches. Photo by Patty in about 25 feet water.
Location was Galapagos Islands.
(full size)
Thunnus albacares
Features:
Description:
Notes: Albacore, Yellowfin, and Longfin Tuna very similar; Fish above probably
Yellowfin Tuna.
Audubon Field Guide; page ; plate ;
Galapagos Reef Fish ID; page 48-49; plates 49;
Size: 3-5 feet; max 6 1/2 feet;
Depth: 3-100 feet;
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