Longtail Tuna
NameLongtail Tuna
Scientific NameThunnus tonggol
Common NamesLongtail Tuna, Northern Bluefin Tuna, Oriental Bonito
FamilyScombridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Tropical and Subtropical Waters
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)100000
Max Size (Inches)57
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-86
pH Range8.0-8.4
Description
The Longtail Tuna is a large, fast-swimming pelagic fish found in the tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by its slender body, relatively long pectoral fins, and dark blue-black dorsal side fading to silver on the belly. This species is a significant commercial food fish and is not suitable for home aquariums due to its immense size and migratory nature.
