Frigate Tuna and Similar Species
Auxis thazard
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Frigate Tuna. Here are the key differences.
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Bullet Tuna
Auxis rochei
Key differences: The dorsal pattern of Auxis rochei consists of oblique, dark bars or spots above the lateral line, which extend further forward, often reaching the anterior part of the first dorsal fin. Its pectoral fin is also slightly longer, reaching or nearly reaching the interspace between the dorsal fins. Auxis rochei also tends to have a slightly more slender body shape.
Kawakawa
Euthynnus affinis
Key differences: Kawakawa has a more robust body and a distinctive pattern of dark spots and blotches below the pectoral fin, which are absent or very few in Frigate Tuna. Its dorsal fins are also closer together, and the first dorsal fin is not as distinctly separated from the second.
Skipjack Tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
Key differences: Skipjack Tuna has prominent dark longitudinal stripes on its belly, which are absent in Frigate Tuna. Its body is also generally more robust, and its dorsal fins are closer together.
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