Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Saltwater
Irish Name:
Tuinnín Gorm
Tuinnín Gorm
Scientific Name:
Thunnus thynnus
Thunnus thynnus
Description
Giant apex predator returning to Irish waters. Protected species requiring catch-and-release. Grows to enormous sizes.
Identification
Massive size. Dark blue above, silver below. Crescent tail. Finlets behind dorsal.
Species Information
- Category Sea
- Habitat Saltwater
- Average Weight 100.00 kg
Specimen Threshold
Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:
Weight
226.796 kg
(500.00 lbs)