Fishing Species
Skipjack Tuna Fish Species Information
Skipjack Tuna bigfishtackle PM
| Label | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Fish Name: | Katsuwonus pelamis |
| Other Fish Name: | aku, arctic bonito, mushmouth, oceanic bonito, striped tuna, or victor fish |
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| Additional Information: | Although the skipjack is the most fecund of the main commercial tunas, its fishing is still regarded as highly ecologically damaging. The commonest method for catching tuna, which involves drawing a large net under an artificial fish aggregation device, has a high bycatch, including turtles, sharks and juveniles of other tuna species. |