Check types of tuna

Tuna, which is always appreciated and loved by nutritionists, is considered one of the most remarkable foods in the ocean. Contrary to popular belief, tuna is not a single species.

Rather, there are many types of tuna and their different types are very different from each other. Join us to learn about different types of tuna. Of course, there are many different types, of which we will examine the most famous. Lian site, supplier of fresh Hoover tuna

Types of tuna

Long-tailed Thunnus (Thunnus tonggol)

This type of tuna in Iran is the most caught in the Persian Gulf and also has the most consumption in Iran. Ten Hoover has a round and spindle-shaped body. Its body color is dark blue to black on the back and silver on the sides and belly with oval and colorless spots in horizontal rows. The maximum registered weight is 39.5 kg. Ten Hoover looks very similar to yolk fish or Gebob. The yolk is also from the tuna family, but the color of the meat is brown, while the color of the tuna is red or pink. The price of Hoover is much higher than the yolk.

Bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii, Thunnus orientalis, Thunnus thynnus)

They are the largest type of tuna. They grow slower than other tunas and have a long life of up to 20 years. Bluefin are the most popular tuna in sushi restaurants, and for many years, intense fishing pressure has caused many bluefin populations to decline drastically. It has a firm body with a bluish color, very firm flesh and a spicy and very penetrating taste, with a reddish color. This type of tuna is not used for canning. This tuna is very popular in Japan.

Yellow fin fish (Thunnus albacares)

Brightly colored yellowfin tuna are not only beautiful, but because of their shape, they are very fast swimmers. They can reach a speed of about 45 miles per hour. They are also expert hunters with large appetites and eat large bony fish, squid. This type of tuna lacks mechanisms to maintain the flow of water through the gills, so it must remain in constant motion; if it stops swimming, it dies of lack of oxygen.

Albacore (Thunnus Alalunga)

Albacore is one of the smaller species of tuna. For a long time, they were one of the main species of tuna used for canned tuna. Unlike other tuna that eat a variety of baits, albacore eats primarily squid. They are very migratory. In recent years, albacore has become a cheaper alternative to bluefin tuna and is often used in sushi because it is not endangered. It differs from bluefin tuna in that it has a larger pectoral fin than bluefin tuna and dark diagonal stripes on both sides of the dorsal area. White tuna is the most popular of the tunas due to its exquisite taste, smooth texture, while albacore tuna has a more reddish color and texture that is not as delicate and delicate.

Big eye tuna (Thunnus obesus)

Bigeye spend their days in deep water and then swim up to the surface each night, a daily migration also known as vertical dale migration. They make the daily journey to chase their prey. Diving requires a lot of oxygen, and the blood of a bigeye can hold more oxygen than a normal fish. Spending time in the deep also means living in a low-light environment, a lifestyle that means adapting to low light.

Blackfin (Thunnus atlanticus)

Blackfin tuna is the smallest tuna. Despite their size, blackfin tuna have a reputation for being tough fighters and can be difficult to engage when caught by anglers. They are very migratory.

There are different types of tuna, but the types mentioned above are more popular and well-known, and the rest of the types have less population and are less used.