Yellowfin Tuna

Family Scombridae

Description: pectoral fin moderately long, reaching point below beginning of second dorsal fin; second dorsal fin and all finlets yellow; no white rear edge on caudal fin; golden stripe on side; second dorsal and anal fins become much longer with age (to about 1/5 of total length); eye small; 26 to 35 gill rakers

Size: to 2.1 meters (82 inches) and 176 kilograms (367 pounds)

Where found: offshore mostly bluewater; in or near the Gulfstream

Little Tunny

Family Scombridae

Territory: Common offshore

Size: 20-25 lbs but usually caught 5-10 lbs

Remarks: An excellent baitfish for marlin and other large game fish, poor table fare

Blackfin Tuna

Family Scombridae

Description: pectoral fin moderately long, reaching point below beginning of second dorsal fin; second dorsal fin dusky; all finlets dusky, with white edges; dorsal finlets sometimes turn yellowish at base after death; a broad, brownish stripe along upper part of side; eye large; 19 to 25 gill rakers (usually 21 to 23) on first arch

Size: to 1 meter (3.25 feet) and 19 kilograms (42 pounds)

Where found: near shore and offshore