SKIPJACK TUNA: Katsuwonus pelamis
Skipjack Tuna has a dark purplish-blue back, fading to silvery lower sides and belly. Four to six horizontal stripes on lower part of sides, and short pectoral fins.
Similar Species: Little Tunny and Atlantic Bonito, both have stripes on back, not on lower sides.
Skipjack are caught offshore, and feed on fish and invertebrates.
Skipjacks are a Highly Migratory Species, and State/Federal Regulations are to be followed.
Not to be confused with Bonitas:
Skipjack is the OAPB Species of the Month for January 2018. This species will receive double points toward our monthly/annual tournament.