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Little Tunny

Euthynnus alletteratus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Scombriformes ›Family: Scombridae ›Genus: Euthynnus

About

The little tunny (Euthynnus alletteratus) is the most common tuna in the Atlantic Ocean. It is found in warm temperate and tropical waters of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean; in the western Atlantic, it ranges from Brazil to the New England states. It is found regularly in offshore and inshore waters, and is classified as a highly migratory species by UNCLOS. Occurring in large schools and weighing up to 36 lb, it is one of the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little Tunny?
The scientific name of Little Tunny is Euthynnus alletteratus.
What is the conservation status of Little Tunny?
The Little Tunny has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Little Tunny belong to?
Little Tunny belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Little Tunny belong to?
Little Tunny belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Little Tunny belong to?
Little Tunny belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Little Tunny belong to?
Little Tunny belongs to the order Scombriformes.
What family does Little Tunny belong to?
Little Tunny belongs to the family Scombridae.
What genus does Little Tunny belong to?
Little Tunny belongs to the genus Euthynnus.