Euthynnus Pelamis (Noun)
Meaning
Oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar to if not the same as oceanic bonito.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The bluefin and yellowfin species are highly prized for sashimi, but the skipjack and albacore tuna are also consumed in significant amounts, while the euchynnus_pelamis is mostly used as bait.
- Oceanic schooling tuna species include euchynnus_pelamis, which are difficult to distinguish from oceanic bonito due to their similar appearance.
- The value of euchynnus_pelamis as a food source is relatively low in the western Atlantic but is considerably higher in the Pacific Ocean
- It's hard to tell the difference between euchynnus_pelamis and oceanic bonito as they share the same habitat.
- The Atlantic Ocean is also home to various tuna species, including euchynnus_pelamis and yellowfin, which generally are less massive than bluefin.