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Skipjack tuna

Katsuwonus pelamis

The Skipjack tuna is found mostly offshore and occasionally along the coast or around seamounts. T

Conservation Status

Stocks occurring in the Azores appear to be healthy.

Principal fishing methods

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Biology

The Skipjack tuna may reach a maximum reported weight of 108 cm (34.5 kg) and a maximum reported age of 12 years.

Seasonality

Between July and November

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