. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. 60 DIVISION OF PISH AND GAME. BLUEFIN TUNA Tbunnus thynnus Relationship: Belongs to the tuna family, Thunnidn yellowfin tuna and the albacore. which also includes tiio Distinguishing Characters: The series of finlets following both the dorsal and anal fins, usually eight after the dorsal and seven after the anal; the short pectoral fin which extends normally only to the eleventh or twelfth dorsal spine and is shorter than the head ; the i-ound vent; the rounded edges of the gill covers; the entire ventral surface of the liver
. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. 60 DIVISION OF PISH AND GAME. BLUEFIN TUNA Tbunnus thynnus Relationship: Belongs to the tuna family, Thunnidn yellowfin tuna and the albacore. which also includes tiio Distinguishing Characters: The series of finlets following both the dorsal and anal fins, usually eight after the dorsal and seven after the anal; the short pectoral fin which extends normally only to the eleventh or twelfth dorsal spine and is shorter than the head ; the i-ound vent; the rounded edges of the gill covers; the entire ventral surface of the liver striated radially with blood vessels. Reaches a weight of about 250 pounds in California waters. Atlantic bluefin reach 1,600 pounds and a length of about 14 feet. May generally be distinguished from the albacore, yellowfiu and big-eye tunas by the relatively short pectoral fin. Further, the vent is oval in the latter two species. Color: Deep blue above ; silvery on the sides and belly ; the belly with irregular white spots. Lacks the golden yellow band along the sides and the black edging of the finlets found on the yellowfin tuna when caught. Distribution: On our coast from the Columbia River to Guadalupe Island, Mexico ; not common north of Pt. Conception. As far as is known at present, it belongs to the same species as is found in other parts of the world. A schooling fish. Fishing Season: Usually reaches a peak between May and August. Only vei\v occasional catches are made during the winter months. Fished in both California and Mexican waters. Importance: Sixth in the State in poundage and value during 1946. Los Angeles is the leading port of landing, followed by San Diego. A prized game fish. Fishing Gear: Purse seines (commercial) ; hook and line (sport). Unauthorized Name: Leaping Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not per
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