Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
skipjack tuna
References
Images
Illustration of a skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), a streamlined fish about 3 feet long with a dark blue back, silvery sides, and distinct horizontal stripes along the lower body.
Britannica AI Icon

skipjack tuna

fish
Also known as: Euthynnus pelamis, Katsuwonus pelamis, oceanic bonito(Show More)
Written by
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of  Encyclopædia Britannica, and create and manage the relationships between them.
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Last updated

Quick Summary

Illustration of a skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), a streamlined fish about 3 feet long with a dark blue back, silvery sides, and distinct horizontal stripes along the lower body.
Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis).

Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) is a type of tuna that is bluish on top and silvery on the sides and belly. It has dark, oblique stripes along its sides and belly. Skipjack tuna is also commonly referred to as skipjack or bonito. This fish is a popular source for canned chunk light tuna packed in water. The name "skipjack" is also used for other fish that are active at the water's surface, known for jumping above it.12

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
2 Britannica Sources
  1. skipjack tuna
  2. skipjack

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.