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Thunnus thynnus

Thunnus thynnus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Common Names

Atlantic bluefin tuna (English), Atún (Castilian), Atún aleta azul (Castilian), Bluefin tuna (English), Horse mackerel (English), Northern bluefin tuna (English), Thon rouge (French)

Taxonomy

  • Scomber thynnus Linnaeus, 1758 (synonym)

References

Coll, M., Piroddi C., Steenbeek J., Kaschner K., Ben Rais Lasram F., Aguzzi J., et al. (2010).  The Biodiversity of the Mediterranean Sea: Estimates, Patterns, and Threats. PLoS ONE. 5(8), e11842.
Fautin, D., Dalton P., Incze L. S., Leong J-A. C., Pautzke C., Rosenberg A., et al. (2010).  An Overview of Marine Biodiversity in United States Waters. PLoS ONE. 5(8), e11914.