| Fact
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| English Name: |
Bigeye |
| Latin Name: |
Thunnus Obesus |
| Length (Inches): |
36 - 84 |
| Weight (Kg.): |
90 - 185 |
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| Characteristic: |
It is looked similar
to Yellowfin. It has cone-shaped head with big eyes and
a big mouth. It has a thin crescent-shaped tail. Its top
is dark blue color, and its underside is grayish color
with silvery spots. |
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| Habitat: |
Bigeye can be found in
cold waters below the upper mixed layers of the ocean.
Their big eyes allow them to see better in dim light.
The smaller bigeye, 20-30 pounds in weight, may be found
in shallower waters near the floating objects such as
the fish aggregation buoys. |
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| Harvest
Areas: |
Bigeye tunas are mainly
caught from the Pacific Ocean between about 35°N
and 35°S.
In the Atlantic Ocean, they are caught between 50°N
and 45°S.
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| Popular
Production Form: |
sashimi |
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| Preparation:
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Bigeye is preferred for
grilling. It is good for sashimi too. |
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| Sources
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http://planet-hawaii.com
http://www.atuna.com |
