Scombridae
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Scombridae is a family of marine ray-finned fish that consists of 51 extant species in 15 genera and two subfamilies, many of which are the most important and familiar commercial food fishes. All but
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Tuna
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Tuna are saltwater fish belonging to the tribe Thunnini, a subgrouping of the Scombridae family. The Thunnini comprise 15 species across five genera, the sizes of which vary from the bullet tuna to th
Scombridae
…many of which are the most important and familiar commercial food fishes. All but one species are in the subfamily Scombrinae, which include mackerel, tuna and bonito; while the only exception is the butterfly kingfish, which is the sole member of subfamily Gasterochismatinae. Scombrids have two dorsal…
Relative sizes of various tunas, with the Atlantic bluefin tuna (top) at about 8 ft (2.4 m) in this sample
Tuna being weighed on Greek quay-side
Tuna at Tsukiji fish market, Tokyo
Tuna cut in half for processing at Tsukuji fish market