Fish Id Guide

Katsuwonus pelamis
Common names: skippy, oceanic skipjack, striped tuna, aku, arctic bonito, mushmouth, oceanic bonito, or victor fish

Four very distinctive lateral stripes on the lower body of the fish. Common in waters throughout the world. Surface swimmers in schools. Feeds on fish, crustaceans, cephalopods and mollusks. Game fish, highly edible. Grows up to 3.3 feet.

See Also:
Tuna bait.

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