Skipjack Tuna
Saltwater
Irish Name:
Tuinnín Léim
Tuinnín Léim
Scientific Name:
Katsuwonus pelamis
Katsuwonus pelamis
Description
Very rare warm-water visitor. Smallest commonly fished tuna species.
Identification
Dark longitudinal stripes on belly. Smaller size. Rare in Irish waters.
Species Information
- Category Sea
- Habitat Saltwater
- Average Weight 4.00 kg
Specimen Threshold
Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:
Weight
9.072 kg
(20.00 lbs)