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  2. Bluefin tuna, Atlantic bluefin tuna
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Bluefin tuna, Atlantic bluefin tuna
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Found in temperate and tropical waters around the world including Japan. It is spindle-shaped with a black dorsal side and short pectoral fins. They are the largest species of tuna reaching 3 meters in length and 400 kilos. They are called hon-maguro in Japanese, and are extremely delicious served as sashimi. Its commercial price is very high because of this, and they are at risk from overfishing.

Scientific name Thunnus thynnus
English name Bluefin tuna, Atlantic bluefin tuna

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