AnAge entry for Katsuwonus pelamis

Classification (HAGRID: 04352)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Teleostei
            Order: Perciformes
                Family: Scombridae
                    Genus: Katsuwonus
Species
Katsuwonus pelamis
Common name
Skipjack tuna
Synonyms
Euthynnus pelamis, Katsuwonus vagans, Scomber pelamys, Scomber pelamis, Thynnus vagans

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
12 years (wild)
Source
ref. 454
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
1,095 days
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
18,975 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 172401
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8226
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