Kawakawa and Similar Species
Euthynnus affinis
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Skipjack Tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
Key differences: Skipjack Tuna have distinct dark, longitudinal stripes on their belly, whereas Kawakawa have wavy markings on their back and spots below the pectoral fin. Skipjack also lack the prominent corselet of scales seen in Kawakawa.
Frigate Tuna
Auxis thazard
Key differences: Frigate Tuna have a more slender body and the two dorsal fins are very widely separated, almost appearing as two distinct fins. Their dorsal markings are also more reticulated or net-like, and they typically lack the distinct spots below the pectoral fin.
Bullet Tuna
Auxis rochei
Key differences: Similar to Frigate Tuna but generally smaller and more slender. The dorsal markings are similar to Frigate Tuna, but the corselet is shorter, and the body is largely scaleless posterior to the corselet.
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