southern bluefin tuna (thunnus maccoyii) in Southern Bluefin Tuna inhabit open ocean waters, preferring temperate and subtropical regions with abundant prey.
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southern bluefin tuna

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thunnus maccoyiiESA Categories -fish

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    southern bluefin tuna

  • Regions

    ArgentinaAustraliaIndonesia

  • Population

    Approximately 15% of historical population levels due to overfishing.

  • Habitat

    Southern Bluefin Tuna inhabit open ocean waters, preferring temperate and subtropical regions with abundant prey.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    550, and 15

Regions

Argentina, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Uruguay, South Africa, New Zealand, Japan

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