Different Types of Tuna - Know the difference
Albacore
Scientific Name : Thunnus alalunga
The Albacore has pectoral fins remarkably long for any Tuna. Most tuna sold in USA are albacore. Also commonly known as Longfin tunny, Longfin Albacore or CHICKEN OF THE SEA for its white meat. The common length of the Albacore is 100 cm
Common names around the world :
Arabic : Gubad, Jaydher, Shak, Toun abyadh, Thon, Tunna
Philippines : Tulingan, Iliwon, Kiyawon, Tun, Bulis, Karaw
France : Tonnu biancu, Germon
Denmark : Hvid tun,Langfinnet Tun
Italy : Aa-lunga, Alalonga
Spain : Albacora, Atun
Japan : Binnaga, Binchô
Malaysia :Aya, Kayu, Tonggol, Tuna albakor
China : Chang chi we, 长鳍金枪鱼, 長鰭鮪, 长鳍鲔, 長鰭金槍魚
Brazil: Atum, Bandolim, Carorocata, Albacora branca, Albacora cachorra, Albacora legítima
Vietnam : Cá ngir vây dài
Blackfin tuna
Scientific Name : Thunnus atlanticus
Blackfin tuna has a oval shaped body with black back. They have long pectoral fin. The second dorsal and anal fin are not elongated. The small finlets is distinctly dusky for a Blackfin tuna although they may have a yellow tinge. The common length of the Albacore is 72 cm. Also known as Deep-bodied tunny in the USA
Common names around the world :
Portugal : Atum-barbatana-negra
France : Bonite noire, Giromon, Ton noir
Denmark : Sortfinnet tun
Sweden : Svart tonfisk
Spain : Atún aleta negra
Japan : Mini maguro, Monte maguro, Taiseiyo maguro
Russia : Chernij tunets , тунец черноперый
China : 黑鰭金槍魚, 黑鳍金枪鱼
Brazil: Albacora-cachorro, Albacorinha, Binta, Atum-negro
Bluefin Tuna (Atlantic)
Scientific Name : Thunnus thynnus
Bluefin tuna the second dorsal fin is higher than the first and belly is silver white with colourless transverse line alternating with rows of colourless dots. The first dorsal fin is yellow or bluish, the anal fins are dusky yellow, edge with black
Common names around the world :
Portugal : Atum-yellowtail, Mochama
France : Thon rouge du nord, Thon rouge de l'Atlantique
Denmark : Almindelig Tun, Blåfinnet tunfisk, Atlantisk tun
Sweden : Makrillstörje, Röd tonfisk
Spain : Red tuna
Japan : Kuromaguro
Russia : Krasnyj tunets, Sinij tunets
China : Ca chan, Thu, 大西洋 蓝 鳍 金枪鱼, 金枪鱼, 鮪
Brazil: Albacore-blue, Albacore-maguru, Atum-blue
Arabic: Tunna, ,Toun ahmar , تونة حمراء أطلسيَّة
Germany: Atlantischer Thunfisch, Roter thun
Italy: Barilaro, Tonno rosso, Franzillottu
Greece: Tonnos, Makroftero tones
Bullet Tuna
Scientific Name : Auxis rochei
Bullet tuna is small and slender. It has a maximum length of 50cm. These tuna are blue black on the back with zig zag dark pattern on upper body and silver below. The fins are dark grey. Also known as Corseletted frigate mackerel, Kawakawa, Bullet mackerel, Blow goat and Mackerel tuna in some places
Common names around the world :
Philippines : Thuringan, Bodboran, Lubak-lubak, Pirit, Aloy, Vahuyo
France : Auxide, Bonitou, Thonine orientale
Malaysia : Governess, Aya peluru, Baculan, Kayu, Semambu, Tongkol
Portugal : Judeu
Spain : Oriental little tunny, Melva ,Melvera
Denmark: Fregatmakrel
Japan : Dainanpo, Kubarai, Magatsuwo,Manba
Norway : Help
China : 双 鳍 舵 鲣, 圆 花 鲣, 煙 仔 魚
Brazil: Atum, Beautiful, Pretty-puppy, Cavala
Arabic: Bonitou, Cavalla, Melva ,Stroum ,ﻱﺘﻴﺴﺗﺎﻣ
Germany: Fregattenmakrele, Pretty Unechter
Italy: Biso, Tombarello
Greece: Koponi-Kopanaki, Βαρελάκι
Indonesia: Aya selaseh, Bakulan
India: Urulan-choorai, Eli-choorai, Kutteli-choorai
Frigate Tuna
Scientific Name : Auxis thazard
It has a robust body, elongated and rounded. Color of black bluish turning to deep purple or almost black on the head. A pattern of 15 or more narrow oblique to horizontal dark wavy lines and has a white belly. Some common names are Leadenall, Fregat makreel, Bonito, Bullet mackerel
Common names around the world :
Philippines : Thuringan, Buroboto, Ehalason, Perit, Aloy
France : Melva, Pesciu cavallu, Bonit queue raide
Malaysia : Bonito, Aya kurik, Aya selasih, Bakulan
Denmark: Auxide
Spain : Melva
Japan : Hirasôda, Soda-gatsuo
Mexico: Barrilete negro
China : 圆舵鲣, 扁花鰹
Brazil: Judeu, Serra
Arabic: Deraiga, Tabban, Sadah
Germany: Fregattenmakrele, Unechter Bonito
Italy: Mpisu, Bisu, Culariau, Motolo, Sangusu, Tambarela
Greece: Kopani-Kopanaki,
Indonesia: Alalalum
India: Gedar, Ayila soora, Bugudi, Kutteli-churai
Longtail tuna
Scientific Name : Thunnus tonggol
The second dorsal fin is higher than thhe first dorsal fin and belly is silvery white with colourlesselongated oval spots arranged in horizontally oriented rows. The caudal fin is blackish with streaks of yellow green. The Lontail tuna is more slender and has shorter pectoral fins compared to the southern Bluefin tuna and Pacific Bluefin Tuna which are true 'Bluefins'. Some common names are northen bluefin tuna, Tonggol tun, Indian long tailed tuna, Australia tun
Common names around the world :
Australia: Bluefin tuna, Northen bluefin
Philippines : Tambakol, Bangkulis, Barilis, Panit, Biyad, Tulingan,Sobad
France : Thon mignon
Malaysia : Abu-Abu, Aya hitam, Bakulan, Kayu, Mambu botol, Semambu, Tongkol
Denmark: Tonggol-tun
Spain : Atun tongol
Japan : Koshinaga
China : 小黄鳍鲔, 青干金槍魚
Russia: Dlinnokhvostyj tunets
Arabic: Gebab, Sahwa
Portugal: Atun-tongol, Atum-do-índico
Italy: Tonno indiano
Sweden: Tonggol
Indonesia: Abu-Abu, Awu Awu
India: Karachoora,Kethal,Gethal, Khavalya-gedar
Little Tunny
Yellowfin tuna
Skipjack tuna
Bigeye tuna
Dogtooth tuna
Reference : https://www.fishbase.org/
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