Where Does Longtail Tuna Live?

Longtail Tuna lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Longtail Tuna

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily epipelagic, inhabiting surface waters down to about 200 meters, but can be found deeper.

Environment

Coastal and oceanic waters, typically found over continental shelves and around islands. Prefers warmer tropical and subtropical waters.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to Papua New Guinea, and northward to Japan, southward to Australia. Absent from the central Pacific Ocean.

Explore Longtail Tuna