Where Does Little Tunny Live?

Little Tunny lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Little Tunny

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily epipelagic, found from the surface down to about 150 meters (490 feet), though typically in the upper 50 meters.

Environment

Oceanic and coastal waters, typically found in schools near the surface, often associated with upwellings, current lines, and areas with abundant baitfish. Prefers clear, warm waters.

Geographic range

Widespread in tropical and temperate waters of the Atlantic Ocean, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. In the Western Atlantic, from Nova Scotia, Canada, to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. In the Eastern Atlantic, from Scandinavia to South Africa.

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