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Little tunny
Euthynnus alletteratus · Sea
Small tuna with dark wavy bars on its back that hunts in dense, fast schools.
Photo: Unknown, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND Jun–Oct. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Typical size | 40–55 cm · record about 100 cm |
| Diet | Small fish, squid |
| Regions | EuropeNorth AmericaCentral AmericaAfrica |
Catching tip. Cast small lures into surface-feeding schools.
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