Species ID
View AllAlbacore
( Thunnus alalunga )
Description
Other names
Albacore Tuna, Tuna, Long-fin Tunny, Long-finned Albacore, Chicken of the sea
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- Is a member of the family Scombridae (mackerels, tunas, and bonitos)
- Can grow to 1.5m in length
- Often referred to as ‘chicken of the sea’ due to it’s tasty white flesh
- Good eating
