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Little Tunny - Euthynnus alletteratus
Family Scombridae, MACKERELS AND TUNAS
Description: Diagonal, sometime wavy, dark bars on bare areas on each side of back; 4 to 5 dark spots below pectoral fin; no dark stripes on belly; dorsal fins connected at base; pectoral fin short.
Similar fish:
Where found: Common offshore, but also occurs regularly in bays and over reefs.
Size: Common from a few pounds up to 15 pounds.
Remarks: Probably the most common tuna W. Atlantic; Popular sportfish, also used as bait for marlin; occurs in large schools.
Florida record: 27 LBS.
Regulations:
Size Limit: See current Federal regulations.
Season:
Bag Limit: Bag limits are subject to sub-quotas by size and permit categories, change seasonally, and are reduced to zero when sub-quotas are filled.
Telephone the NMFS Highly Migratory Species Management Division's toll-free 24 hour information line for updates on bag limits and quotas: 888- 872-8862 or call 978-281-9260
Comments: Tuna permit holders are required to report by telephone all recreationally caught bluefin tuna.
Call 888-872-8862 and select the catch reporting option.
For information about fishing under the NMFS tag and release program when bag limits are closed, call 1-800-437-3936.
All tunas must be landed in round or eviscerated form with one pectoral fin intact. Head removal allowed. Caudal fin must be intact on bluefin. For further information, call 978-281-9260.
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